Jul 10, 2025  
Rensselaer Catalog 2025-2026 
    
Rensselaer Catalog 2025-2026
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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. ​

Prerequisite: INQR 1100  or INQR 1110  or INQR 1220  or INQR 1240  or INQR 1250  or INQR 1320  or INQR 1350  or INQR 1570  or INQR 1580  or ITWS 1220  or STSO 1100  

When Offered: OFFERED YEARLY

Graded: GRADED

Credit Hours: 4



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