SoC Capstone: Lab (398-2-2)
Topic
Social Impact, Government, and Policy
Instructors
Kathryn Holst Test
Meeting Info
Frances Searle Building 2370: Wed 12:30PM - 1:50PM
Overview of class
In this seminar, students interested in exploring career opportunities in the nonprofit and government sectors will explore diverse career paths within these fields, including in nonprofit media, arts, policy, and social impact as well as careers in local, state, and federal government. During the course, students will gain exposure to tools and techniques essential for navigating the complexities of a career in these areas. They will also hone their ability to concisely convey the value of their Northwestern experience. This course will integrate and advance portfolio creation and provide students with the opportunity to engage with School of Communication (SoC) alumni, industry leaders, and career professionals.
Registration Requirements
Enrollment is restricted to SoC undergraduate juniors and seniors.
Learning Objectives
Learning Goal: Explore and reflect on knowledge, skills, values, and relationships gained through coursework, internships, research, independent studies, employment, personal experience, and creative and co-curricular activities as they relate to the student\'s chosen post-graduate path/field.
Potential Learning Outcome: Reflect on and articulate how at least two skills, values, or relationships developed or refined during your time at Northwestern connect to the skills, values, or relationships needed for your chosen post-graduate path or field.
Learning Goal: Collaborate with instructor, peers, and guest speakers to identify and discuss field-specific trends, skills, and best practices.
Potential Learning Outcome: Describe at least three trends, skills, or best practices in your chosen path or field.
Learning Goal: Construct a portfolio to demonstrate how student\'s experiences, transferable skills, and accomplishments apply to the knowledge, skills, values, and best practices of their chosen field/path.
Potential Learning Outcome: Construct a portfolio which includes a tailored introduction and at least two relevant artifacts or examples of skills to demonstrate understanding of your chosen field/path.
Teaching Method
Workshops, interactive lecture/demonstration; active learning.
Enrollment Requirements
Enrollment Requirements: Reserved for Juniors & Seniors