Environmental Studies 489 - Environmental Leadership Practicum

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Macalester College

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Description:

This course explores interdisciplinary approaches to environmental leadership by integrating a weekly seminar session and an intensive internship experience (8-10 hours/week) with an environmental organization or business in the Twin Cities metro region. An internship is an excellent way for students to apply knowledge learned in the classroom and laboratory, to learn more in an environmental area, and to explore career options. The classroom component of the course will complement the internship experience through reflective writing, mentor profiles, and individual and group projects. Internships will be pre-selected and students may choose from a range of organizations. Required for environmental studies majors. It is recommended that students complete this course during the fall of their junior year. Grading on S/D/NC option only. Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor or two of the following: Environmental Studies 133, 215, 234. Concurrent registration with Environmental Studies 490 required. Every fall. (4 credits)

Credits:

8.00 - 10.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.macalester.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 696-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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