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Penina Trueblood -- She has tawny-fair skin, blue eyes, and long straight chestnut hair. She is petite with shallow curves. She is 23 years old in 2015. She speaks English and French. Penina is a Quaker. She grew up in Pennsylvania. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences – Nutrition and Dietetics Option with a minor in Civic and Community Engagement at Pennsylvania State University in Reading, Pennsylvania. In an attempt to work off college debt, Penina accepted a job in a high-need area working on community health in Rutledge, Vermont. She likes living there, but still worries about money. Her perky nature and knack for building rapport make her a popular representative of Eat Wisely Rutledge and other community programs. She typically wears practical French fashions.
Qualities: Good (+2) Cute, Good (+2) Interpersonal Intelligence, Good (+2) Nutrition and Dietetics, Good (+2) Perky, Good (+2) Rapport
Poor (-2) College Debt
Quakers customarily practice Silence and pacifism.
BERKS
Nestled on 258 beautifully landscaped acres in Berks County and easily accessible from anywhere in eastern Pennsylvania and neighboring states, Penn State Berks is a residential campus that serves a diverse student body. The college offers many opportunities for undergraduate research and hundreds of internships. Students enjoy a rich campus life with Division III athletics, club and intramural sports, and more than 50 clubs and organizations.
Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences – Nutrition and Dietetics Option
at Pennsylvania State University in Reading
By selecting the B.S. in Nutritional Sciences – Nutrition and Dietetics Option, you can forge your own path to a successful career in diverse settings such as: clinical dietetics, nutrition education and counseling, sports nutrition, health promotion and wellness, culinary nutrition, food industry and business, food sustainability, management, private practice, and research.
The Nutrition and Dietetics option of the Nutritional Sciences major is an accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) at Penn State. The option provides a strong foundation in science, foods, and nutrition with a diverse curriculum to meet the accreditation standards set by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Students who enter this option have the long-term goal of becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). The RDN professional designation qualifies an individual as a food and nutrition expert to address today’s complex issues surrounding foods and nutrition.
Program Requirements
BS degree in Nutritional Sciences, Nutrition and Dietetics option requirements
Students in the Nutrition and Dietetics option must complete the university general education course requirements and the Nutrition and Dietetics option major courses to earn a B.S. degree in the Nutritional Sciences, Nutrition and Dietetics option. Students must earn a "C" or higher in all of the Nutrition and Dietetics option prescribed and additional courses to earn the degree. The following links provide additional information.
For the Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences, a minimum of 120 credits is required:
Requirement Credits
General Education 45
Electives 2-5
Requirements for the Major 88-91
17-18 of the 45 credits for General Education are included in the Requirements for the Major. This includes: Nutritional Physiology and Biochemistry Option: 6 credits of GQ courses; 3 credits of GHW courses; 9 credits of GN courses. Behavioral Nutrition and Public Health Option: 3 credits of GQ courses; 3 credits of GHW courses; 8 credits of GN courses; 3 credits of GS courses. Nutrition and Dietetics Option; 3 credits of GQ courses; 3 credits of GHW courses; 9 credits of GN courses; 3 credits of GS courses.
Per Senate Policy 83.80.5, the college dean or campus chancellor and program faculty may require up to 24 credits of course work in the major to be taken at the location or in the college or program where the degree is earned. NUTR requires students to complete 24 credits for the major through courses taken at University Park. Courses taken at other Penn State campuses may not be counted toward this 24 credit minimum. For more information, check the Recommended Academic Plan for this major.
GENERAL EDUCATION
Connecting career and curiosity, the General Education curriculum provides the opportunity for students to acquire transferable skills necessary to be successful in the future and to thrive while living in interconnected contexts. General Education aids students in developing intellectual curiosity, a strengthened ability to think, and a deeper sense of aesthetic appreciation. These are requirements for all baccalaureate students and are often partially incorporated into the requirements of a program. For additional information, see the General Education Requirements section of the Bulletin and consult your academic adviser.
The keystone symbol appears next to the title of any course that is designated as a General Education course. Program requirements may also satisfy General Education requirements and vary for each program.
FOUNDATIONS (GRADE OF C OR BETTER IS REQUIRED.)
• Quantification (GQ): 6 credits
• Writing and Speaking (GWS): 9 credits
KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS
• Arts (GA): 6 credits
• Health and Wellness (GHW): 3 credits
• Humanities (GH): 6 credits
• Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS): 6 credits
• Natural Sciences (GN): 9 credits
INTEGRATIVE STUDIES (MAY ALSO COMPLETE A KNOWLEDGE DOMAIN REQUIREMENT)
• Inter-Domain or Approved Linked Courses: 6 credits
UNIVERSITY DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
FIRST YEAR ENGAGEMENT
All students enrolled in a college or the Division of Undergraduate Studies at University Park, and the World Campus are required to take 1 to 3 credits of the First-Year Seminar, as specified by their college First-Year Engagement Plan.
Other Penn State colleges and campuses may require the First-Year Seminar; colleges and campuses that do not require a First-Year Seminar provide students with a first-year engagement experience.
First-year baccalaureate students entering Penn State should consult their academic adviser for these requirements.
CULTURES REQUIREMENT
6 credits are required and may satisfy other requirements
• United States Cultures: 3 credits
• International Cultures: 3 credits
WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
3 credits required from the college of graduation and likely prescribed as part of major requirements.
NUTRITION AND DIETETICS OPTION (64 CREDITS)
PRESCRIBED COURSES
PRESCRIBED COURSES: REQUIRE A GRADE OF C OR BETTER
BIOL 162 Human Anatomy and Physiology I - Laboratory 1
BIOL 164 Human Anatomy and Physiology II - Laboratory 1
HM 329 Introduction to Food Production and Service 3
HM 330 Food Production and Service Management 3
MICRB 106 Elementary Microbiology 3
MICRB 107 Elementary Microbiology Laboratory 1
NUTR 211R Applying Biochemistry to Nutrition 1
NUTR 320 Science and Methods of Food Preparation 4
NUTR 358 Assessment of Nutritional Status 3
NUTR 360 Nutrition Education and Behavior Change Theory 3
NUTR 361 Community and Public Health Nutrition 3
NUTR 386 Managing Quality in Food and Nutrition Services 3
NUTR 391 Professional Preparation in Nutrition and Dietetics 2
NUTR 393 Dietetic Internship Application Development 1
NUTR 400 Introduction to Nutrition Counseling 2
NUTR 452 Nutritional Aspects of Disease 3
NUTR 453 Medical Nutrition Therapy 3
NUTR 490W Nutrition Seminar 3
NUTR 495 Advanced Field Experience in Nutrition 3
ADDITIONAL COURSES
CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry I 3
HDFS 129 Introduction to Human Development and Family Studies 3
ADDITIONAL COURSES: REQUIRE A GRADE OF C OR BETTER
CHEM 130 Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry 3
SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS
Select 9 credits, in consultation with an adviser, from University-wide offerings that provide relevance to this option. See program list of recommended courses. (At least 6 credits must be at the 400 level and, of those, no more than 3 credits may be NUTR 496.) Three (3) credits may be substituted with credits earned through ROTC. 9
https://bulletins.psu.edu/undergraduate/colleges/health-human-development/nutritional-sciences-bs/#programrequirementstext
NUTR 175: Healthy Food for All: Factors that Influence What we Eat in the US
3 CREDITS
This course encompasses the study of eating behavior and how fundamentals of nutrition-policy (e.g., farm bill, child nutrition act that provides food education and food assistance in relation to Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Dietary Reference Intakes), the food environment, and behavioral economics influence food choice thereby affecting the overall health, nutrition, and well-being of indivdiuals and communities within the United States. While aspects of this are covered in a variety of disciplines (e.g., nutrition, food science, agriculture, economics, sociology, and others), these aren't always integrated for students. The purpose of this course is to provide an interdisciplinary perspective of how individuals, including those living in poverty, make food choices within their communities, and how these choices impact health and wellness. Topics include an introduction to what we eat, why we eat, and the key roles of diet on health with focus on the links among poverty, food security and obesity. The politics of food discusses portions of the Farm Bill and Child Nutrition Act with focus on the Women, Infants and Children Supplementary Food Program (WIC), the Special Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and school lunch, and the influence these programs have on what is produced and consumed. The behavioral economics of food will focus on determinants of food choice including taste, cost, nutrition, and convenience as well as provide an overview of the biology and psychology of eating through hand-on experiential activities. Through these experiences, students will gain household budgeting skills across income levels that provides perspective to barriers to eating healthy. Lastly, food access dimensions will be discussed (e.g., food desserts, food swamps, grocery stores, targeted advertising/marketing) will be discussed.
NUTR 425: Global Nutrition Problems: Health, Science, and Ethics 3 CREDITS
This course is a survey of topics with a focus on an examination of the underlying reasons for malnutrition in developing countries and the nutrition-related health problems facing developing country populations, particularly women and children. The topics will range from climate change, clean water supply, and health, to micronutrient deficiencies during pregnancy and child development.Identification of ethical issues and the underlying values/principles of situations relevant to the lives of poor people in developing countries will be discussed, including the right to food in the context of humanitarian aid. Discussion of interventions and current solutions involving multi-country cooperation and agencies meant to alleviate these problems will be explored.
NUTR 498: Special Topics: High-Nutrient Demands (T-American)
1-9 CREDITS/MAXIMUM OF 9
Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
This course examines situations where people require more than the average amount of nutrients. Students will learn how to calculate needs and formulate dietary plans for clients with a high-burn metabolism, moderate to hard labor, pregnancy or lactation, superpowers, and other conditions of increased load.
CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, MINOR
at Pennsylvania State University in Reading
The Intercollege Minor in Civic and Community Engagement provides an opportunity for students to extend their education beyond the classroom through engagement in socially meaningful public scholarship in both pre-existing and newly developing community projects. This minor entails situated as well as experiential learning. Students apply, test, analyze and re-formulate academic material in the context of public problems and community settings. Engaging in "learning-by-doing" allows students to communicate across differences, deliberate public problems, fulfill civic responsibilities, gain insight into personal values and world-views, develop civic skills including observation and listening, and further develop career interests and professional goals.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR
A grade of C or better is required for all courses in the minor, as specified by Senate Policy 59-10. In addition, at least six credits of the minor must be unique from the prescribed courses required by a student's major(s).
PRESCRIBED COURSES
PRESCRIBED COURSES: REQUIRE A GRADE OF C OR BETTER
CIVCM 211N
Foundations: Civic and Community Engagement 3
SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS 1
SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS: REQUIRE A GRADE OF C OR BETTER
Select 6-9 credits from Program List of public scholarship courses or equivalents chosen in consultation with minor adviser 2 6-9
Select 3-6 credits in related areas in consultation with minor adviser 3-6
Select 3 credits of public scholarship capstone work at the 400 level in consultation with minor adviser 3
1 At least 6 credits must be taken at the 400 level.
2 At least 3 credits must involve supervised field experience and 3-6 credits must be public issues and democracy courses.
Civic and Community Engagement Minor
Recommended Courses
View the Complete Undergraduate Bulletin for this Minor »
Prescribed Course for the Minor
CAS 222 (GS;US;IL) (CIVCM 211, YFE 211) Foundations: Civic and Community Engagement (3)
This course provides an orientation to themes and issues in civic and community engagement. It explores the philosophical foundations of democracy, and invites students to reflect upon what it means to be a citizen. It is an interdisciplinary course with a focus on the rhetorical practices needed to create and sustain a thriving community. In addition, students in this course will participate in a service-learning and/or a community-based research project with the Olivet Boys and Girls Club of Reading.
Supporting Courses and Related Areas
AM ST 100 (GH;US) Introduction to American Studies (3)
A study of selected attempts to identify and interpret movements and patterns in American culture. Includes community-based research (oral histories of local Vietnam War veterans)
AYFCE 297A Service Learning Scholars (1)
This course combines theory and practice in service learning and community- based research to train students to be leaders in courses involving service learning or community-based research. Students will be assigned to a course involving service learning and community-based research and will be paid for this work. (Permission of instructor required-Dr. Laurie Grobman, leg8@psu.edu).
BI SC 003, sections 3, 4, and 5 (GN) Environmental Science (3)
Kinds of environments; past and present uses and abuses of natural resources; disposal of human wastes; prospects for the future. Students who have passed BIOL 220 or any other upper-level ecology course in biology may not schedule this course. (Includes Service learning/community-based research)
CAS 471 (US;IL) Intercultural Communication Theory and Research (3)
Intercultural and cross-cultural communication research theory and practice as applied within and across national boundaries.
ENGL 491 The Capstone Course in Professional Writing (3)
This culminating course for Professional Writing majors concentrates on reflective analyses, design, and presentation of documents in the development of professional portfolios. (Includes community-based research: researching and writing a history of the local Olivet Boys and Girls Club). Limited to students in the professional writing major.
SOC 030 (GS) Sociology of the Family (3)
Family structure and interaction; functions of the family as an institution; cross-cultural comparisons. Students may take only one course for General Education credit from SOC 030 or HD FS 129.
STS 245 (GS;IL) Globalization, Technology, and Ethics (3)
An investigation of technology and ethics in the globalized world from contemporary, socio-cultural, and historical perspectives.
Penina Trueblood -- She has tawny-fair skin, blue eyes, and long straight chestnut hair. She is petite with shallow curves. She is 23 years old in 2015. She speaks English and French. Penina is a Quaker. She grew up in Pennsylvania. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences – Nutrition and Dietetics Option with a minor in Civic and Community Engagement at Pennsylvania State University in Reading, Pennsylvania. In an attempt to work off college debt, Penina accepted a job in a high-need area working on community health in Rutledge, Vermont. She likes living there, but still worries about money. Her perky nature and knack for building rapport make her a popular representative of Eat Wisely Rutledge and other community programs. She typically wears practical French fashions.
Qualities: Good (+2) Cute, Good (+2) Interpersonal Intelligence, Good (+2) Nutrition and Dietetics, Good (+2) Perky, Good (+2) Rapport
Poor (-2) College Debt
Quakers customarily practice Silence and pacifism.
BERKS
Nestled on 258 beautifully landscaped acres in Berks County and easily accessible from anywhere in eastern Pennsylvania and neighboring states, Penn State Berks is a residential campus that serves a diverse student body. The college offers many opportunities for undergraduate research and hundreds of internships. Students enjoy a rich campus life with Division III athletics, club and intramural sports, and more than 50 clubs and organizations.
Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences – Nutrition and Dietetics Option
at Pennsylvania State University in Reading
By selecting the B.S. in Nutritional Sciences – Nutrition and Dietetics Option, you can forge your own path to a successful career in diverse settings such as: clinical dietetics, nutrition education and counseling, sports nutrition, health promotion and wellness, culinary nutrition, food industry and business, food sustainability, management, private practice, and research.
The Nutrition and Dietetics option of the Nutritional Sciences major is an accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) at Penn State. The option provides a strong foundation in science, foods, and nutrition with a diverse curriculum to meet the accreditation standards set by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Students who enter this option have the long-term goal of becoming a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). The RDN professional designation qualifies an individual as a food and nutrition expert to address today’s complex issues surrounding foods and nutrition.
Program Requirements
BS degree in Nutritional Sciences, Nutrition and Dietetics option requirements
Students in the Nutrition and Dietetics option must complete the university general education course requirements and the Nutrition and Dietetics option major courses to earn a B.S. degree in the Nutritional Sciences, Nutrition and Dietetics option. Students must earn a "C" or higher in all of the Nutrition and Dietetics option prescribed and additional courses to earn the degree. The following links provide additional information.
For the Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences, a minimum of 120 credits is required:
Requirement Credits
General Education 45
Electives 2-5
Requirements for the Major 88-91
17-18 of the 45 credits for General Education are included in the Requirements for the Major. This includes: Nutritional Physiology and Biochemistry Option: 6 credits of GQ courses; 3 credits of GHW courses; 9 credits of GN courses. Behavioral Nutrition and Public Health Option: 3 credits of GQ courses; 3 credits of GHW courses; 8 credits of GN courses; 3 credits of GS courses. Nutrition and Dietetics Option; 3 credits of GQ courses; 3 credits of GHW courses; 9 credits of GN courses; 3 credits of GS courses.
Per Senate Policy 83.80.5, the college dean or campus chancellor and program faculty may require up to 24 credits of course work in the major to be taken at the location or in the college or program where the degree is earned. NUTR requires students to complete 24 credits for the major through courses taken at University Park. Courses taken at other Penn State campuses may not be counted toward this 24 credit minimum. For more information, check the Recommended Academic Plan for this major.
GENERAL EDUCATION
Connecting career and curiosity, the General Education curriculum provides the opportunity for students to acquire transferable skills necessary to be successful in the future and to thrive while living in interconnected contexts. General Education aids students in developing intellectual curiosity, a strengthened ability to think, and a deeper sense of aesthetic appreciation. These are requirements for all baccalaureate students and are often partially incorporated into the requirements of a program. For additional information, see the General Education Requirements section of the Bulletin and consult your academic adviser.
The keystone symbol appears next to the title of any course that is designated as a General Education course. Program requirements may also satisfy General Education requirements and vary for each program.
FOUNDATIONS (GRADE OF C OR BETTER IS REQUIRED.)
• Quantification (GQ): 6 credits
• Writing and Speaking (GWS): 9 credits
KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS
• Arts (GA): 6 credits
• Health and Wellness (GHW): 3 credits
• Humanities (GH): 6 credits
• Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS): 6 credits
• Natural Sciences (GN): 9 credits
INTEGRATIVE STUDIES (MAY ALSO COMPLETE A KNOWLEDGE DOMAIN REQUIREMENT)
• Inter-Domain or Approved Linked Courses: 6 credits
UNIVERSITY DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
FIRST YEAR ENGAGEMENT
All students enrolled in a college or the Division of Undergraduate Studies at University Park, and the World Campus are required to take 1 to 3 credits of the First-Year Seminar, as specified by their college First-Year Engagement Plan.
Other Penn State colleges and campuses may require the First-Year Seminar; colleges and campuses that do not require a First-Year Seminar provide students with a first-year engagement experience.
First-year baccalaureate students entering Penn State should consult their academic adviser for these requirements.
CULTURES REQUIREMENT
6 credits are required and may satisfy other requirements
• United States Cultures: 3 credits
• International Cultures: 3 credits
WRITING ACROSS THE CURRICULUM
3 credits required from the college of graduation and likely prescribed as part of major requirements.
NUTRITION AND DIETETICS OPTION (64 CREDITS)
PRESCRIBED COURSES
PRESCRIBED COURSES: REQUIRE A GRADE OF C OR BETTER
BIOL 162 Human Anatomy and Physiology I - Laboratory 1
BIOL 164 Human Anatomy and Physiology II - Laboratory 1
HM 329 Introduction to Food Production and Service 3
HM 330 Food Production and Service Management 3
MICRB 106 Elementary Microbiology 3
MICRB 107 Elementary Microbiology Laboratory 1
NUTR 211R Applying Biochemistry to Nutrition 1
NUTR 320 Science and Methods of Food Preparation 4
NUTR 358 Assessment of Nutritional Status 3
NUTR 360 Nutrition Education and Behavior Change Theory 3
NUTR 361 Community and Public Health Nutrition 3
NUTR 386 Managing Quality in Food and Nutrition Services 3
NUTR 391 Professional Preparation in Nutrition and Dietetics 2
NUTR 393 Dietetic Internship Application Development 1
NUTR 400 Introduction to Nutrition Counseling 2
NUTR 452 Nutritional Aspects of Disease 3
NUTR 453 Medical Nutrition Therapy 3
NUTR 490W Nutrition Seminar 3
NUTR 495 Advanced Field Experience in Nutrition 3
ADDITIONAL COURSES
CHEM 210 Organic Chemistry I 3
HDFS 129 Introduction to Human Development and Family Studies 3
ADDITIONAL COURSES: REQUIRE A GRADE OF C OR BETTER
CHEM 130 Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry 3
SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS
Select 9 credits, in consultation with an adviser, from University-wide offerings that provide relevance to this option. See program list of recommended courses. (At least 6 credits must be at the 400 level and, of those, no more than 3 credits may be NUTR 496.) Three (3) credits may be substituted with credits earned through ROTC. 9
https://bulletins.psu.edu/undergraduate/colleges/health-human-development/nutritional-sciences-bs/#programrequirementstext
NUTR 175: Healthy Food for All: Factors that Influence What we Eat in the US
3 CREDITS
This course encompasses the study of eating behavior and how fundamentals of nutrition-policy (e.g., farm bill, child nutrition act that provides food education and food assistance in relation to Dietary Guidelines for Americans and Dietary Reference Intakes), the food environment, and behavioral economics influence food choice thereby affecting the overall health, nutrition, and well-being of indivdiuals and communities within the United States. While aspects of this are covered in a variety of disciplines (e.g., nutrition, food science, agriculture, economics, sociology, and others), these aren't always integrated for students. The purpose of this course is to provide an interdisciplinary perspective of how individuals, including those living in poverty, make food choices within their communities, and how these choices impact health and wellness. Topics include an introduction to what we eat, why we eat, and the key roles of diet on health with focus on the links among poverty, food security and obesity. The politics of food discusses portions of the Farm Bill and Child Nutrition Act with focus on the Women, Infants and Children Supplementary Food Program (WIC), the Special Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and school lunch, and the influence these programs have on what is produced and consumed. The behavioral economics of food will focus on determinants of food choice including taste, cost, nutrition, and convenience as well as provide an overview of the biology and psychology of eating through hand-on experiential activities. Through these experiences, students will gain household budgeting skills across income levels that provides perspective to barriers to eating healthy. Lastly, food access dimensions will be discussed (e.g., food desserts, food swamps, grocery stores, targeted advertising/marketing) will be discussed.
NUTR 425: Global Nutrition Problems: Health, Science, and Ethics 3 CREDITS
This course is a survey of topics with a focus on an examination of the underlying reasons for malnutrition in developing countries and the nutrition-related health problems facing developing country populations, particularly women and children. The topics will range from climate change, clean water supply, and health, to micronutrient deficiencies during pregnancy and child development.Identification of ethical issues and the underlying values/principles of situations relevant to the lives of poor people in developing countries will be discussed, including the right to food in the context of humanitarian aid. Discussion of interventions and current solutions involving multi-country cooperation and agencies meant to alleviate these problems will be explored.
NUTR 498: Special Topics: High-Nutrient Demands (T-American)
1-9 CREDITS/MAXIMUM OF 9
Formal courses given infrequently to explore, in depth, a comparatively narrow subject which may be topical or of special interest.
This course examines situations where people require more than the average amount of nutrients. Students will learn how to calculate needs and formulate dietary plans for clients with a high-burn metabolism, moderate to hard labor, pregnancy or lactation, superpowers, and other conditions of increased load.
CIVIC AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, MINOR
at Pennsylvania State University in Reading
The Intercollege Minor in Civic and Community Engagement provides an opportunity for students to extend their education beyond the classroom through engagement in socially meaningful public scholarship in both pre-existing and newly developing community projects. This minor entails situated as well as experiential learning. Students apply, test, analyze and re-formulate academic material in the context of public problems and community settings. Engaging in "learning-by-doing" allows students to communicate across differences, deliberate public problems, fulfill civic responsibilities, gain insight into personal values and world-views, develop civic skills including observation and listening, and further develop career interests and professional goals.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR
A grade of C or better is required for all courses in the minor, as specified by Senate Policy 59-10. In addition, at least six credits of the minor must be unique from the prescribed courses required by a student's major(s).
PRESCRIBED COURSES
PRESCRIBED COURSES: REQUIRE A GRADE OF C OR BETTER
CIVCM 211N
Foundations: Civic and Community Engagement 3
SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS 1
SUPPORTING COURSES AND RELATED AREAS: REQUIRE A GRADE OF C OR BETTER
Select 6-9 credits from Program List of public scholarship courses or equivalents chosen in consultation with minor adviser 2 6-9
Select 3-6 credits in related areas in consultation with minor adviser 3-6
Select 3 credits of public scholarship capstone work at the 400 level in consultation with minor adviser 3
1 At least 6 credits must be taken at the 400 level.
2 At least 3 credits must involve supervised field experience and 3-6 credits must be public issues and democracy courses.
Civic and Community Engagement Minor
Recommended Courses
View the Complete Undergraduate Bulletin for this Minor »
Prescribed Course for the Minor
CAS 222 (GS;US;IL) (CIVCM 211, YFE 211) Foundations: Civic and Community Engagement (3)
This course provides an orientation to themes and issues in civic and community engagement. It explores the philosophical foundations of democracy, and invites students to reflect upon what it means to be a citizen. It is an interdisciplinary course with a focus on the rhetorical practices needed to create and sustain a thriving community. In addition, students in this course will participate in a service-learning and/or a community-based research project with the Olivet Boys and Girls Club of Reading.
Supporting Courses and Related Areas
AM ST 100 (GH;US) Introduction to American Studies (3)
A study of selected attempts to identify and interpret movements and patterns in American culture. Includes community-based research (oral histories of local Vietnam War veterans)
AYFCE 297A Service Learning Scholars (1)
This course combines theory and practice in service learning and community- based research to train students to be leaders in courses involving service learning or community-based research. Students will be assigned to a course involving service learning and community-based research and will be paid for this work. (Permission of instructor required-Dr. Laurie Grobman, leg8@psu.edu).
BI SC 003, sections 3, 4, and 5 (GN) Environmental Science (3)
Kinds of environments; past and present uses and abuses of natural resources; disposal of human wastes; prospects for the future. Students who have passed BIOL 220 or any other upper-level ecology course in biology may not schedule this course. (Includes Service learning/community-based research)
CAS 471 (US;IL) Intercultural Communication Theory and Research (3)
Intercultural and cross-cultural communication research theory and practice as applied within and across national boundaries.
ENGL 491 The Capstone Course in Professional Writing (3)
This culminating course for Professional Writing majors concentrates on reflective analyses, design, and presentation of documents in the development of professional portfolios. (Includes community-based research: researching and writing a history of the local Olivet Boys and Girls Club). Limited to students in the professional writing major.
SOC 030 (GS) Sociology of the Family (3)
Family structure and interaction; functions of the family as an institution; cross-cultural comparisons. Students may take only one course for General Education credit from SOC 030 or HD FS 129.
STS 245 (GS;IL) Globalization, Technology, and Ethics (3)
An investigation of technology and ethics in the globalized world from contemporary, socio-cultural, and historical perspectives.
