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| UNST 1100 | Contemplative Lab (1) |
| In this Lab that is a co-requisite for designated courses, students explore if and how contemplation can support critical thinking, creative expression, problem solving, and/or ethical action in academic work and life. Students use contemplative inquiry, observation, discussion, and reflection to augment and enhance work in their co-requisite courses and beyond. This course is not offered stand-alone. Instructor permission required. | |
| UNST 1210 | CORE Scholars Seminar I (1) |
| This seminar will introduce students to the types of research conducted in STEM disciplines here at UVA and more broadly across the country. We will discuss how research is done, who does it, and how students can gain experience through courses, undergraduate research, and internships. We will also learn about a broad array of career opportunities available across STEM fields. Prerequisite: Member of the CORE Scholar Program. | |
| UNST 1220 | CORE Scholars Seminar II (1) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | This seminar will introduce students to the types of research conducted in STEM disciplines here at UVA and more broadly across the country. We will discuss how research is done, who does it, and how students can gain experience through courses, undergraduate research, and internships. We will also learn about a broad array of career opportunities available across STEM fields. Prerequisite: Member of the CORE Scholar Program. Course was offered Spring 2024 |
| UNST 1400 | Introduction to Community Engagement (0 - 1) |
| This course surveys theories and models of community engagement. Contemporary communities are diverse and interconnected; in order to impact positive social change, members in these communities must understand theories of community engagement. This course will introduce students to theories and models of community engagement including, but not limited to, theories of equity, citizenship, human rights, advocacy, activism, and civil discourse. | |
| UNST 1410 | Democracy and Public Service (1) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | This course is intended for Second-Year Public Service Pathways students: This course defines public service and introduces practices that support impactful service. Through speakers, readings, and reflection, students will begin to define their mission, recognize the power of collaboration, evaluate their strengths, and learn from challenges. Students will understand how personal rights and responsibilities of all combine to sustain democracy. |
| UNST 1899 | Research Internship (0) |
| Undergraduate research for provost area programs. | |
| UNST 1993 | Public Service Pathways Program: Written Reflection Requirement (0) |
| This course is required for undergraduate students enrolled in the Public Service Pathways Program and must be taken each semester starting second-year or the semester of entry for transfer students. Students will complete a written reflection each semester and receive feedback from a faculty-staff reviewer. Completion of these semesterly reflections is required to receive the Presidential Public Service Scholar designation. Course was offered Fall 2023 | |
| UNST 2400 | Introduction to Community Engagement (3) |
| This course surveys theories and models of community engagement. Contemporary communities are diverse and interconnected; in order to impact positive social change, members in these communities must understand theories of community engagement. This course will introduce students to theories and models of community engagement including, but not limited to, theories of equity, citizenship, human rights, advocacy, activism, and civil discourse. Course was offered Fall 2019 | |
| UNST 2500 | Navigating University Life (1) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | This course offers training related to skills of studentship, professional development, or personal development. It will focus on teaching students to impart these skills to their peers. Specific topics determined by instructors. |
| UNST 2810 | Introduction to Academic Research (1) |
| This course is intended for participants in the Undergraduate Student Opportunities in Academic Research (USOAR) program. | |
| UNST 2811 | Introduction to Academic Research Part II (1) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | This course is intended for participants in the Undergraduate Student Opportunities in Academic Research (USOAR) program. Course was offered Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2016, Spring 2015 |
| UNST 2820 | Internship for Credit (1) |
| This course is designed to support you as you complete your internship and help you reflect on and learn from your experience. Students who pursue a non-paying summer internship that requires them to receive academic credit can earn credit through this course. Course was offered Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018, Spring 2018, Fall 2017, Spring 2017, Fall 2016, Spring 2016, Fall 2015, Fall 2014, Fall 2013 | |
| UNST 2895 | Front Lines of Social Change Part I (1) |
| FLSC is an engaged scholarship course paired with a year-long internship at the Maxine Platzer Lynn Women's Center. The course is designed to help students understand the dynamics of social justice issues impacting race, ethnicity, gender identities, economically disadvantaged populations and the intersections of these identities. The course also works toward increasing students capacity to empathize and understand how change takes place. | |
| UNST 2896 | Front Lines of Social Change Part II (1) |
| FLSC Part II provides a structured classroom environment in which students learn about gender equity and social justice issues. Students actively reflect upon their internship experience, discuss and learn about themselves, the workplace, and service organizations. Students will also delve into gender equity issues by examining other topics that Women's Center internship teams address. Course was offered Spring 2021, Spring 2020 | |
| UNST 2900 | Women's Center Senior Internship (1) |
| This course provides academic credit and support to students who are serving as returning interns in the Women Center's internship program. The course builds on the knowledge and skills developed in FLSC Parts I & II. It provides students with the opportunity for broader engagement with the Women's Center staff and a deeper intellectual exploration of the work done by the Women's Center. | |
| UNST 3510 | Internship Reflection: Self, Teams, Leadership & Organizations (1) |
| The course requires students to reflect on their professional practice internships through assignments, readings, and class discussion as they gain exposure and deeper understanding of their organization's mission and operations and engage in projects, activities, and career exploration (goals,values, and talents). The course is organized by topic per semester including "Self & Organizations" and "Teams, Leadership & Organizations" (no repeats). Course was offered Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021, Spring 2021, Fall 2020, Spring 2020, Fall 2019, Spring 2019, Fall 2018 | |
| UNST 3910 | Internship Reflection: Self & Organizations (1) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | This course is focused on an exploration of "self" in relationship to the complexities and structures of the professional organizations in which students work as interns. The course combines organizational behavior concepts and content that emphasizes self and exploration. |
| UNST 3920 | Internship Reflection: Teams, Leadership, & Organizations (1) |
| Offered Spring 2025 | The course is focused on an exploring the dynamics of teams and leadership within the complexities and structures of the organizations in which students work in professional practice internships. The course combines organizational behavior with concepts of teams and organizations. |
| UNST 5400 | Introduction to Community Engagement (1) |
| This course surveys theories and models of community engagement. Contemporary communities are diverse and interconnected; in order to impact positive social change, members in these communities must understand theories of community engagement. This course will introduce students to theories and models of community engagement including, but not limited to, theories of equity, citizenship, human rights, advocacy, activism, and civil discourse. | |
| UNST 6400 | Introduction to Community Engagement (3) |
| This course surveys theories and models of community engagement. Contemporary communities are diverse and interconnected; in order to impact positive social change, members in these communities must understand theories of community engagement. This course will introduce students to theories and models of community engagement including, but not limited to, theories of equity, citizenship, human rights, advocacy, activism, and civil discourse. Course was offered Fall 2019 | |
| UNST 8000 | Communicating Research to Any Audience (1) |
| This course guides graduate students to communicate their research to non-technical audiences such as the public, the media, scholars in other fields, and policymakers. Topics include audience analysis, message design, managing jargon, and presentation skills. Lectures will introduce key topics which will be practiced in discussion sections. The course is most effective if you have an active research focus. Course was offered Spring 2021 | |
| UNST 8130 | Teaching & Learning in Higher Education (1) |
| Where do our educational practices come from? This seminar invites graduate students to explore theories and philosophies of education in order to guide their own professional development and practices as educators. We will examine topics such as psychological and social development, human rights, social justice, and civic engagement in order to determine what it means to be effective educators in 21st century institutions of higher education. | |