BEYOND-THE-CLASSROOM AND INTEGRATIVE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
BY MAJOR
Goal:
Notes:
Sample:
Help students visualize possibilities, better understand their majors, and see connections between
Carolina Core, majors, beyond the classroom opportunities, and post-graduate options.
Consider making recommendations in all categories. Entries primarily illustrate OPTIONS for
students although program/course requirements can be included.
www.sc.edu/uscconnect/doc/LearningOpportunitiesByMajorEC
Questions? Want help? Contact the Office of USC Connect at 803-777-3272, uconnect@mailbox.sc.edu
OR Irma Van Scoy at ivanscoy@mailbox.sc.edu.
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College
_____________________________
Major
_____________________________
Degree
____________ Track ____________
Faculty Program Coordinator
_____________________________
E-mail
______________________
Phone
______________________
Other contact (if applicable)
_____________________________
E-mail
_______________________
Phone
_______________________
Date
_______________________
Program focus (including significance of Carolina Core & major degree requirements):
(1-2 sentences)
PARTICIPATE: Community Service [Need ideas? Search http://www.sc.edu/uscconnect/participate/ by community service and
filter by campus. For Columbia try BOTH USC Columbia Office/Program and USC Columbia College or School.]
Relevancy to major:
Related courses (list):
Recommended sites/experiences:
Other:
Link to student story (e.g., narrative, captioned photos, video, e-portfolio, other website):
PARTICIPATE: Global Study [Need ideas? Search http://www.sc.edu/uscconnect/participate/ by national and international
experience and filter by campus. For Columbia try BOTH USC Columbia Office/Program and USC Columbia College or School.]
Relevancy to major:
Related courses:
Recommended timing for “study abroad” (e.g. Summer, Fall Sophomore Year):
Recommended destinations:
Campus or Local Opportunities:
Other:
Link to student story (e.g., narrative, captioned photos, video, e-portfolio, other website):
PARTICIPATE: Leadership [Need ideas? Search http://www.sc.edu/uscconnect/participate/ by leadership program, student
organization, or residential living/learning community. Filter by campus. For Columbia try USC Columbia Office/Program AND USC
Columbia College or School.]
Relevancy to major:
Student Organization(s):
Program/Dept./College Leadership Opportunities:
Other recommendations:
Link to student story (e.g., narrative, captioned photos, video, e-portfolio, other website):
PARTICIPATE: Internships/Professional Practice [Need ideas? Search http://www.sc.edu/uscconnect/participate/by internships
or student organization. Filter by campus. For Columbia try USC Columbia Office/Program AND USC Columbia College/School.]
Relevancy to major:
Related Courses:
Other Program Internship Requirements (non-credit bearing):
Recommended sites/work experiences:
Professional Organizations:
Other:
Link to student story (e.g., narrative, captioned photos, video, e-portfolio, other website):
PARTICIPATE: Research [Need ideas? Search http://www.sc.edu/uscconnect/participate/ by research. Filter further by selecting
Undergraduate Research under Univ. Office or Dept.]
Relevancy to major:
Related courses:
Sample research projects or topics:
Other:
Link to student story (e.g., narrative, captioned photos, video, e-portfolio, other website):
CREATE: Integrative Learning (across within- and beyond-the-classroom experiences) [For more information on
integrative learning go to http://www.sc.edu/uscconnect/facultystaff/index.shtml.]
Relevancy to major:
Key experiences in which students integrate important program concepts and beyond the classroom experiences [e.g.,
class projects, presentations, performances, portfolios, blogs, creation of art or other works—cite specific examples if
possible, e.g., case study in X course] :
Key experiences in which students apply learning in new contexts: [e.g., creating/designing solutions or programs in
new contexts, solving problems in a new setting based on previous learning/work; cite specific courses or opportunities
if possible, e.g., annual xxx event]:
LEAD: Career and Future
How the program impacts students’ future (e.g., program strengths in preparing students and how graduates may apply
these in work or other leadership opportunities or roles):
Initial career opportunities (list careers or positions a graduate with a bachelor’s degree in the field would appropriately
seek):
Related graduate programs (list masters, doctorates, or other degrees or further education options for graduates in
specific fields, e.g., Master of Science in xxxxx):
Future career opportunities (help students see potential career paths with work experience and/or graduate study, list
advanced level careers in the field):