The course of study offers students an interdisciplinary approach to exploring their personal relationships with the community in which they live, as well as the world at large. Coursework encourages students to examine broad themes such as civic engagement and responsibility, culture and the importance of different social roles, community resources and support systems, understanding how to build a career in one's community of choice, business development and wealth-building practices, the impact of self-determination and other civic movements on community capacity, and personal life planning.
Students are offered internship experiences related to personal career interests, business interests, and/or civic interests. This and related coursework supports each student in developing a better understanding of how to build personal assets and social capital in their community of choice. Self-directed seminars guide students through the development of individualized academic programs that include concrete steps necessary for engaging with the community in a meaningful way. Students also work closely with their advisors to more deeply explore principles of strategic life planning, culminating in a post-graduation portfolio. The ICS course of study will continue to assist students with accessing desired classes in other UNCG departments. These courses will be identified as Electives or Equivalents in relation to the ICS course of study.
The course of study offers students an interdisciplinary approach to exploring their personal relationships with the community in which they live, as well as the world at large. Coursework encourages students to examine broad themes such as civic engagement and responsibility, culture and the importance of different social roles, community resources and support systems, understanding how to build a career in one's community of choice, business development and wealth-building practices, the impact of self-determination and other civic movements on community capacity, and personal life planning.
Students are offered internship experiences related to personal career interests, business interests, and/or civic interests. This and related coursework supports each student in developing a better understanding of how to build personal assets and social capital in their community of choice. Self-directed seminars guide students through the development of individualized academic programs that include concrete steps necessary for engaging with the community in a meaningful way. Students also work closely with their advisors to more deeply explore principles of strategic life planning, culminating in a post-graduation portfolio. The ICS course of study will continue to assist students with accessing desired classes in other UNCG departments. These courses will be identified as Electives or Equivalents in relation to the ICS course of study.