Northwestern University Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences 0 courses
Chicago Field Studies (CFS) is an experiential-learning program that allows students to intern in a field of their choice while thinking critically about that work in an attached course for credit. CFS is committed to the notion that framing internships academically can help students explore their interests and gain practical experience, while learning to contemplate the currents that shape working lives socially, politically, ethically, or otherwise by field. The largest academic internship program at Northwestern, CFS enrolls over 500 students a year in courses such as “Legal Field Studies” and “Field Studies in Public Health,” encompassing an array of internship sites across Chicagoland and beyond. While CFS courses vary by topic, all entail readings, assignments, and activities that challenge students to grapple with fundamental questions about their fields and experiences. All CFS courses aim to bridge theory and practice by combining internship analysis with salient topics in the field and assignments that help students practice fundamental skills. We keep these seminar-style classes small to encourage communication and reflection. Classes meet weekly and typically mix discussions, student presentations, structured activities, and participatory lectures, sometimes with guests or field trips along the way. CFS courses can be taken for 1-4 units of credit. Even if a student completes a CFS course for more than one unit, if that course is eligible to be applied to a foundational discipline, only one unit of credit may be applied towards that area. Where a course is approved for U.S. Perspectives, the one unit may be applied to one foundational discipline and U.S. Perspectives at the same time. In no instance may a unit be applied towards more than one foundational discipline at the same time. CFS 291-0 Analysis of Field Experience (0.25-1 Unit) Asynchronous online course for students who intern 10-40 hours a week. Requires students to read, reflect upon, and discuss the structure and purpose of organizations as well as various workplace topics. Application and acceptance to CFS required. May be subject to internship course-credit limits; students should consult their academic adviser before applying. CFS 387-0 Field Studies in the Environment & Sustainability (1-4 Units) Explores theoretical, geographic, and historical stakes of sustainability approaches and environmental professions. Students intern 10-40 hours a week. Application and acceptance to CFS required. May be subject to internship course-credit limits; students should consult their academic adviser before applying. Social and Behavioral Science Foundational Discipl CFS 388-0 Field Studies in Business Culture (1-4 Units) Online course focusing on critical and historical issues shaping business culture. In Fall, Winter, and Spring, course is only available to students with internships that require living and working in-person far from the Chicago area. Application and acceptance to CFS required. May be subject to internship course-credit limits; students should consult their academic adviser before applying. Course Meets Online CFS 391-0 Field Studies in Social Justice (1-4 Units) Theories of justice and approaches to social change. Students intern 10-40 hours a week in advocacy, policy, or related organizations. Application and acceptance to CFS required. May be subject to internship course-credit limits; students should consult their academic adviser before applying. Social and Behavioral Science Foundational Discipl U.S. Perspectives on Power, Justice, and Equity
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