Category: Undergraduate

Participation in an internship experience allows,students to use classroom-learned skills in a,related employment experience. Students must work,a minimum of 135 hours over the course of the,entire semester. To participate students must be,of junior or senior status with completion of,freshman and sophomore studios. Students must,have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.8. Seniors may,not be eligible to participate in an internship,during their final semester. Transfer students,must have attended one semester at CCS in addition,to meeting the other eligibility criteria.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

The Special Project class is offered on an,occasional basis, with course content specific to,the area being explored.,

Credits: 3

Prerequisites:

Independent Study is available to students who are,at Junior or Senior level standing with a,cumulative grade point average of 3.00 or above.,The student may receive approval to work in an,area or on a project that is not otherwise offered,or addressed in the regular curriculum. An,Independent Study should include opportunities for,individual student voice and provide a space for,diverse perspectives. Students may receive credit,toward graduation for no more than 6 credit hours.,The student must submit to the chairperson of the,department in which they wish to study, an,Independent Study Proposal of 150 words (no less),of the student’s plan for study and her/his reason,for choosing to study independently. Once the,department chairperson provides approval and the,instructor for the Independent Study is,determined, the faculty member must write an,Independent Study Syllabus with education goals,,learning outcomes, meeting dates, course,expectations, timelines, and due dates. Art,Education candidates must pass DAE 490 with a,grade of ‘C’ (2.00) or higher to qualify for,certification.

Credits: 3

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(This is a faculty led study abroad course *,syllabi will differ per destination) ,,On a Global Learning Experience course, students,are brought outside the typical classroom, for a,24/7 learning experience in varying locations,outside the USA. The course will provide students,with tools for analyzing your learning process and,identifying cultural patterns, differences,,similarities and values encountered during the,journey. Students develop a sense of,cross-cultural understanding, and navigate towards,becoming a global citizen. Students develop a,heightened sense of confidence, and leadership as,they plan, and execute this excursion. In,addition students discover the role of becoming an,ambassador for their own culture. Practical issues,about studying abroad (safety, money, packing,,etc.) are delivered via pre-departure sessions,with the International Student Services Office.,
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, SUMMER 2026,
,Art and Design in Japan,
,In this Faculty-Led study abroad program, students,will travel around Japan and see the sights that,Tokyo, Mount Fuji, and Kyoto have to offer. The,program will expose students to many aspects of,Japanese culture such as tea ceremonies, kyo-mai,dance, temples, and the art and design that embody,Japan. Students will also visit museums including,the Tokyo National Museum which holds the largest,collection of art in the country. This program,will serve as a great experiential learning,opportunity to explore more about art and design,in another culture.

Credits: 3

Prerequisites: SLP 007

Through the College’s affiliation with the,Association of Independent Colleges of Art and,Design, junior or first-semester senior students,in good academic standing have the opportunity to,spend a semester (fall or winter) or full year,studying at another member institution in the,United States or abroad. Application information,is available in the Academic Advising and,Registration Office.

Credits: 12

Prerequisites:

Four weeks of creative work in an environment,rich in history, beauty and design. Participants,will be exposed to a learning experience and,understanding of a different culture through a,rigorous program of study and a daily immersion,in a unique cultural setting.,,Open to Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors in good,academic standing

Credits: 12

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