Focus Area (12 Hours)
The Focus Area is made up of courses that form a single, coherent emphasis relevant to the student’s area of interest, such as civic engagement, environmental communication, experiential education, environmental humanities, etc. (see samples on the SD website, www.sd.appstate.edu). Credit hours from study abroad, an internship, or an advanced internship may be used in the student’s Focus Area, as appropriate. Courses counted toward other major requirements may not be counted in the Focus Area. Your SD advisor must approve all courses for this requirement.
Skills Area (6-7 Hours)
The Skills Area is made up of courses that provide useful skills for social change (see samples on the SD website, www.sd.appstate.edu). Courses counted toward other major requirements may not be counted in the Skills Area. Your SD advisor must approve all courses for this requirement.