Looking for a gentler semester? Start with courses where students have earned higher grades.
Highest historical GPA first. At least 100 letter grades over the five years through the selected term. Grades reflect past outcomes, not workload or a guaranteed result.
Historical grades cover up to five years through the selected term. Only courses with at least 100 letter grades are ranked.
A capstone course for demonstrating community and nonprofit leadership through reflection on social justice and human ecology.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Carolina Sarmiento: Reviewers rated the difficulty as low, though this reflects a lack of instruction rather than manageable workload.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026CSCS 335 teaches comprehensive communication strategies for individuals, families, and communities.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
The coursework is described as straightforward and not too difficult, with one review noting the class centers on a single group project that may feel like busywork. Students report that success requires simply showing up and doing the expected work.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025CSCS 455 explores entrepreneurialism across nonprofits, business, government, and arts contexts.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026CSCS 400 explores philanthropy and civic engagement, teaching students to create giving plans and evaluate charitable impact.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026CSCS 300 teaches concepts and tools to analyze the nonprofit environment and assess its impact at community and organizational levels.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Assignments are generally considered easy with favorable grading, though one review notes significant writing and looming deadlines in the asynchronous format.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026CSCS 254 explores career pathways in community engagement, organizational development, and public service within Human Ecology professions.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026CSCS 570 teaches the theoretical and analytical application of data and inquiry for community and nonprofit program diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026CSCS 125 examines contemporary issues and the role of individuals and communities in achieving positive social change.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Workload includes mandatory attendance, pre-class quizzes, papers, and a final group project. Some students find the class easy, while others note extensive pre-work and quizzes before every meeting.
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Spring 2022–Spring 2026AMERIND/CSCS 330 explores contemporary Native communities and their historical trajectory from colonization to self-determination and tribal sovereignty.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Historical reviews of Carolee Francis: Assignments are described as easy and manageable, involving group drawing, discussions, and papers.
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Fall 2022–Fall 2025