- Independent Learning Contracts and Internships: Environmental/Community Studies

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The Evergreen State College

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Faculty: Lin Nelson (environmental studies, environmental health policy) Major areas of study include environmental studies, community studies, public policy, social science; special focus-environment, health, community and sustainability. Class Standing: juniors and seniors; transfer students welcome. Prerequisites: faculty signature required (see below) Faculty Signature: To enroll, students must develop an Independent Learning Contract or Internship Contract in consultation with Lin Nelson. Interested students should send their draft proposal to Lin Nelson and arrange a meeting. For more information, contact Lin at 360-867-6056 or nelsonl@evergreen.edu. Contracts received well ahead of time (the Academic Fair before the quarter of interest) will be given priority. Qualified students will be accepted until the program fills. Independent Learning Contracts and Internships: Environment/Community Studies offers opportunities for advanced students to create their own course of study and research. Prior to the quarter, interested students or student groups need to consult with the faculty about their proposed projects. The project is then developed as an Independent Learning Contract or as an Internship, as appropriate. The faculty sponsor will support student research, learning and practice in a cluster of areas, linking environment, public health, community, local-to-global movements and sustainability. There will be strong support for students developing projects that feature connections to and applications in the region, from Olympia to neighboring communities. Lin Nelson will host these Learning Contracts and Internships through Evergreen's Center for Community-Based Learning and Action. CCBLA will serve as a support base for learning about, engaging with and contributing to community life in the region. Students-through individual or group projects-will be able to link up with regional government, agencies, organizations and movements that focus on environmental sustainability, public health and social justice. Total: 8 to 16 credits. Enrollment: 12 This program is also listed under Environmental Studies and Society, Politics, Behavior and Change

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8.00 - 16.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.evergreen.edu

Phone Number:

(360) 867-6170

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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