2021-2022 Catalog

UES-310 SL-The Civilian Conservation Corps and the American Landscape

Students meet community needs by engaging in service-learning projects outside of the classroom. Focuses on the history and lasting effect of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) on the physical and political landscape of the United States from 1933 to 1942 Looks at the role the CCC played in redefining conservation and creating a mainstream environmental movement. Connected with a required Alternative Spring Break trip, this experiential education offering will allow students to experience and complete similar work to that completed by CCC members.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

Class will meet for 75 minutes per week and travel over spring break. Instructor's consent required.

Core Curriculum

  • Local
  • Service Learning

Offered

Spring