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CEP 200 Introduction to Community and Environmental Planning (5) I&S Purcell
Introduction to central themes of major. Opportunities to engage in community action and planning process, while developing ecological literacy. Lectures, discussions, and critical writing exercises combine to increase knowledge and interest in these fields. Emphasis on developing community of learners in and out of classroom setting. Offered: ASp.
CEP 300 CEP Retreat (1, max. 4)
Focuses on planning analysis assessment and development of the major. Opportunities for community building and all-major policy deliberation and decisions. Workshops for skill building in consensus, facilitation and for major-specific activities such as developing individual study plans and study abroad experiences. Credit/no credit only. Prerequisite: Majors only. Offered: ASp.
CEP 301 The Idea of Community (5) I&S Campbell
Theories of community and communal rights and responsibilities. Experience building a learning community within major. Explores struggles for community in every sector of life. Witness essentials of community through service and field experiences, students construct individual curriculum and learning plans for major, selecting cross-disciplinary work. Credit/no credit only. Offered: A.
CEP 302 Environmental Response (5) I&S/NW Miller
Explores issues of environmental crisis and societal responses. Readings and reflective analysis from broad selection of authoritative sources to develop grounded perspective in ecological literacy and consciousness. Concurrently, experiential education in challenges and practical responses to building sustainable society through participation in community-based environmental effort. Credit/no credit only. Offered: W.
CEP 303 Social Structures and Processes (5) I&S Campbell
Investigates use of formal and informal social structures and processes within context of community and environment. Looks at patterns and institutions of social organization and relationships among different sectors. Issues of interrelatedness, citizenship, knowledge, and communication. Credit/no credit only. Offered: Sp.
CEP 446 Internship (5, max. 10) Ryan
Connects core and individual courses with field work. Group and individual readings develop understanding of how students' internships and field placements constitute particular element of community and environmental planning. Explores how what we do for a living is part of our lives as citizens and public service. Credit/no credit only. Offered: AWSpS.
Instructor Course Description:
Dennis M Ryan
CEP 460 Planning in Context (5) I&S Ryan
Examines theory against backdrop of practice for broad, historical understanding of social, political, environmental planning. Critique from viewpoints, e.g., planning history, ethics, ecofeminism, environmental justice, class and capitalism, planning and global economy. Develop personalized history reflecting individual experience, professional experience, and philosophical heritage of planning profession. Credit/no credit only. Offered: A.
CEP 461 Ethics and Identity (5) I&S
Examination of personal, societal, vocational, environmental, planning ethics. Readings and discourse on ethical foundations for public life. Individual and group readings on values, human potential. Develops understanding of ecological context, moral responsibility, self-awareness. Constructs positive, diverse view of humanity, environment regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, beliefs. Credit/no credit only. Offered: W.
CEP 462 Community and Environment (5) I&S Campbell, Ryan
Capstone quarter merges core seminars, disciplinary courses in major, community field experiences for mastery of personal knowledge and skills. Reflection and synthesis of themes in major; engagement with contemporary issues. Compares theoretical definitions of community and environment with individual philosophies and knowledge within thoughtful, applied context. Credit/no credit only. Offered: Sp.
CEP 498 Special Topics (1-9, max. 15) I&S
Systematic study of specialized subject matter.
Instructor Course Description:
Michelle C. Burce
CEP 499 Undergraduate Independent Study or Research (1-5, max. 10)
Individual reading, research, fieldwork, other special project approved and supervised by faculty adviser most appropriate for the project proposed. Report on the purposes, procedures, and results of study is required. Credit/no credit only. Offered: AWSpS.
