The descriptions below highlight the academic civic engagement component of each class. Please check the Academic Catalog for complete course descriptions and prerequisites.
Political Science
PSCI/AS 245 Nationalism, Regionalism, Globalization in Asia
Instructor: Kathy Tegtmeyer Pak
Responding to a research challenge from the Minnesota Trade Office of the MN Department of Employment and Economic Development, students researched and presented country profiles that could be used as resources by businesses interested in expanding their markets to these countries. At the end of the semester, students presented their country profiles to members of the Minnesota Trade Office in St. Paul.
Psychology
PSYCH 224 Community Applications of Psychology
Instructor: Dana Gross
Students learned about theories, skills and methods that psychologists use to address social problems and community needs through research, practice and policy. As part of the course, students completed service-learning internships (32 hours on-site) with local schools and nonprofit organizations such as the Northfield YMCA, Faribault Early Childhood and Family Education, Northfield Montessori, Middle School Youth Center, Laura Baker Services and ARTech School.