II. EXPLORE AND CONNECT: PATHWAYS
PATHWAYS Students must complete at least three courses from a Pathway of their choosing. If desired, students can complete five courses in a Pathway to earn a transcript milestone.
P 1
Civic and Community Engagement: Courses in the Civic and Community Engagement Pathway approach civic and community engagement from diverse academic perspectives. Students will develop intellectual and practical skills to engage as effective citizens in their communities and to become thoughtful, responsible members of society. Topics may include community diversity, involvement in the local, regional, national, and/or global communities, community programming, environmental or economic impacts, access to resources, and differing motivations for civic and community engagement (e.g., economic, political, social, cultural, environmental, etc.). Health and Well-Being: Courses in the Health and Well-Being Pathway will focus on multiple perspectives related to individual and societal health and well-being. Courses may address a variety of types of health and well-being: intellectual, environmental, creative/artistic, spiritual, social, economic, financial, emotional, physical, etc. Perspectives on Current Issues: Courses in the Perspectives on Current Issues Pathway will use a variety of perspectives to explore and engage pressing issues of our world. Issues may be local, regional, national, and international in scope. Social Justice: Courses in the Social Justice Pathway examine issues surrounding and influencing social justice. Students will be exposed to complex social issues and concerns related to power, diversity, justice, and equity in society. Courses may address equity in a variety of areas: social, cultural, historical, environmental, economic, legal, political, etc. Sustainability: Courses in the Sustainability Pathway address issues relating to sustainability, including social, cultural, economic, and environmental concerns. Course topics may include environmental issues, population studies, food security, economics, globalization, sustainable materials and practices, etc. Ways of Knowing: Courses in the Ways of Knowing Pathway consider diverse ways of thinking about and understanding the world. A variety of subject areas introduce students to multiple academic methods and approaches to analyzing, synthesizing, evaluating, and interpreting.
P 2 P 3 P 4 P 5 P 6
Students will be required to complete one of the culminating experience options during their junior or senior year. This course challenges students to draw connections between their own disciplinary studies and their General Education experiences and learning. Culminating experiences may be part of students’ major requirements.
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