INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL INNOVATION

CSCS 254

Explores career pathways in community engagement, organizational development, and public service within Human Ecology professions. Features insights from professionals in social change, government, nonprofits, and grassroots movements. Examines roles, responsibilities, and challenges in community development. Covers options and guidance on advanced professional credentials and/or academic preparation.

CSCS 600

Designed to demonstrate accumulated training and experience in community and nonprofit leadership. Explores how to better conceptualize, engage with, and reflect on social justice and community issues from a human ecology perspective, while also learning from prior practice and experience working with nonprofit, community- and mission-based organizations.

CSCS 455

Explores entrepreneurialism in nonprofits, business, government, and arts and humanities contexts. With a broad approach of ideas, readings, and lectures, students will understand the ever-changing role that entrepreneurs play and contribute to society.

CSCS 125

Examine contemporary issues with an emphasis on the role that individuals and communities play in achieving positive social change. Develop the mindsets and communication skills necessary to work in diverse community contexts. Specific themes may shift based on current events, but often include education reform, racial justice, health equity, alternative economies, food systems, and sustainability.

CSCS 555

Develop and implement a social change project in collaboration with a community partner. Explore diverse approaches to changemaking and address systemic issues through project-based work.