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.
Shared Competencies: Civic and Global Responsibility; Ethics and Integrity; Scientific Inquiry and Research Skills
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
Shared Competencies: Civic and Global Responsibility; Communication Skills; Ethics and Integrity
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
Shared Competencies: Critical and Creative Thinking; Communication Skills; Scientific Inquiry and Research Skills
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