NCPS 2010 - Applied Innovation Seminar I

1 hour (0;3)

The lower level in a series of seminar courses for the Integrative Studies cohort degree focused on the intersection between application and theory in the 21st century world. Students learn to research an organization in preparation for an interview or other meeting. They prepare professional communications such as emails and thank you notes, work on skills related to professional attire and dining, and learn how those vary in different kinds of work environments. Students examine their own skill sets and consider ways to expand those to meet needs in ever-changing work environments. They meet and interact with professionals who describe how the topics the students are currently studying are applied in their organizations or businesses. Through guest lectures and expert panels, students learn how practicing professionals encourage and implement innovation in the public and private sectors.

Prerequisite(s): Restricted to students admitted to the cohort.

May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 2 hours. After taking the seminar in the fall term, it is to be repeated in the spring term with additional speakers and skill development.