Individualized Study in the Social Sciences

Catalog description

This course explores various iterations of what a student wishes to accomplish in the course of creating their program of study in a student-defined area of study in the social sciences. It will involve serious reflection, introspection, and sharing of materials. Students will become proficient at designing courses with relevant, meaningful, and measurable outcomes; at linking course descriptions with course outcomes; at creating demonstrable curricular maps; and at collaborating with others to explore the legitimacy of one’s degree plan.