Introduction to STPEC

For incoming STPEC majors. Introduces STPEC's requirements and vision, organized around concepts students will encounter in STPEC courses. Focused on understanding the methodologies of social theory, political economy, and history, and issues of race, gender, global inequality, and the postcolonial world.

Praxis

This course teaches students to apply social theory to the real-life experience of their required STPEC internship. Students are encouraged to draw on knowledge acquired in prior Gen Ed and core STPEC courses to explore connections between theory and practice as they analyze various aspects of the organizations. Class structure and assignments promote group communication, multi-disciplinary dialogue, and critical self-reflection.

Practicum

Students complete 120 hours or more in an organization of their choice, and engage in critical reflection on their experience. Fieldwork placements identified and arranged by student, and must be approved by department. Fulfills STPEC internship requirement.
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