Course Catalogs

Civic & Community Engagement (CCE)

CCE 301  Civic Engagement: Theories and Social Impacts  (3 Credits)  
Maxwell  
Examines ethical and moral dimensions of citizenship in local and global contexts. Introduces important contemporary and historical approaches to citizenship; encourages students to think about their own engagement with communities in which they live.
CCE 302  Civic Engagement Research Seminar  (3 Credits)  
Maxwell  
Readings and research on application of social science methodologies to concrete civic, political, and global issues. Initial focus on Maxwell-based research; case studies of academically informed civic engagement; final project proposal on topic of student's choice.
Prereq: MAX 301  
CCE 310  Community Engagement Internship  (3 Credits)  
Maxwell  
Provides practical experiences outside the classroom at an internship with a community organization, and opportunities for reflection. Is part of the foundation of the CCE Upper Division sequence, preparing students for their research and capstone.
Coreq: MAX 301  
CCE 401  Civic Engagement Capstone  (3 Credits)  
Maxwell  
Capstone course for CCE majors. Design and implementation of 'Action Plan' in partnership with a community organization to improve social, economic and/or political conditions at the local, state, federal or global level.
Prereq: CCE 302  
CCE 470  Experience Credit  (1-6 Credits)  
Maxwell  
Participation in a discipline or subject related experience. Student must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Permission in advance with the consent of the department chairperson, instructor, and dean. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Repeatable 6 times for 6 credits maximum  
CCE 490  Independent Study  (1-6 Credits)  
Maxwell  
Exploration of a problem, or problems, in depth. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor(s) and the department.
Repeatable 6 times for 6 credits maximum  
CCE 499  Honors Thesis  (1-6 Credits)  
Maxwell  
Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
Repeatable 6 times for 6 credits maximum