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STSO 4360 - Community Engagement in a Changing Climate

Strong community engagement supports climate resilience. This course supports students in working with civic, community, and government organizations in the context of climate change. The course is a project-based experience that connects students to ongoing initiatives in Troy and the Capital region. Students will explore a variety of “theories of change,” connecting these theories to approaches used by a wide variety of organizations, developing their own stances on how to effectively contribute to goals of community resilience, environmental justice, and social cohesion. Students will develop skills in project management, communication, community building, and civic engagement. ​

Prerequisites/Corequisites: INQR 1100  , INQR 1110  , INQR 1220  , INQR 1240  , INQR 1250  , INQR 1320  , INQR 1350  , INQR 1570  , INQR 1580  , ITWS 1220  , and STSO 1100  .

When Offered: Yearly

Graded: y

Credit Hours: 4


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