Experiential Education Courses

Learning That Goes Beyond The Classroom

Experiential Education Courses in Social Sciences combine academic learning with hands-on experience. Whether you’re working with community partners, solving real-world problems, or reflecting on your career goals, these courses help you connect theory to practice – and build skills that matter.

Explore how you can deepen your learning, expand your network, and prepare for what’s next.

Learn By Doing: Experiential Courses In Social Sciences

These Social Sciences courses integrate hands-on learning, community engagement, and real-world problem solving. Delivered by faculty and supported by the Careers & Experiential Education team, they offer students the chance to apply classroom concepts in meaningful, practical contexts.

Social Sciences 1SS3: Inquiry In The Social Sciences 1SS3: Learn More

In this course Level I students develop an individual research project of their choice with the support of an instructor and small-class-size community.

Social Sciences 2EL3: Career Preparation Learn More

This career-preparation-focused course is open to all Soc Sci students and is a prerequisite for some work-integrated learning experiences like internships or co-op.

Social Sciences 3EP3: Experiential Project 3EP3: Learn More

This course code allows eligible faculty members the ability to individually supervise an experiential project or placement.

Social Sciences 3EL3: Leadership For Social Innovation 3EL3: Learn More

Students who enroll in this course participate in a community-based placement alongside their standard course work.

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Get Experience Get Started

Looking to try something new outside of coursework? Visit our Get Experience section to explore volunteer roles, internships, and co-curricular opportunities.

Develop Skills Learn More

Discover the in-demand transferable skills employers are looking for – and learn how to build them through academic and experiential learning.

Career Planning Learn More

Explore your interests, align your major with your goals, and map out a career path that fits your future.