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9 courses

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AMERIND/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

CSCS 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 2026

CSCS 570 teaches the theoretical and analytical application of data and inquiry for community and nonprofit program diagnosis, intervention, and evaluation.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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Spring 2022–Spring 2026

CSCS 254 explores career pathways in community engagement, organizational development, and public service within Human Ecology professions.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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Fall 2022–Spring 2026

CSCS 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 2026

CSCS 400 explores philanthropy and civic engagement, teaching students to create giving plans and evaluate charitable impact.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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Fall 2022–Spring 2026

CSCS 455 explores entrepreneurialism across nonprofits, business, government, and arts contexts.

Offering recorded · Fall 2026

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Fall 2022–Spring 2026

CSCS 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 2025

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 2026