Community-Engaged Environmental Studies Practicum

In this course students work in small groups with one of a variety of partners and organizations to complete a semester-long, community-engaged project. Project themes vary by term and typically focus on local and regional environmental issues that have broader application. Projects rely on students’ creativity, interdisciplinary perspectives, skills, and knowledge developed through their previous work. The project is guided by a faculty member and carried out with a high degree of independence by the students. Students will prepare for and direct their project work through readings and discussion, independent research, collaboration with project partners, and consultation with external experts. The course may also include workshops focused on developing key skills (e.g., interviewing, public speaking, video editing). The project culminates in a public presentation of students’ final products, which may various forms such as written reports, policy white papers, podcasts, or outreach materials. (Open to Seniors) (ENVS 0112 OR APES[5]) AND (ENVS 0211 OR PSCI 0211) AND (ENAM 0215 OR ENVS 0215 OR ENGL 0215) AND (GEOG 0120 OR ENVS 0120 OR GEOG 0150 OR ENVS 0150 OR ENVS 0251 OR GEOG 0251 OR ENVS 0261 OR GEOG 0261 OR ENVS 0271 OR GEOG 0271 OR ENVS 0281 OR GEOG 0281 OR GEOG 0252)) 3 hrs. sem./3 hrs. lab