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Course Information
The core coursework includes the following topics.
*NOTE: CCS credits are specific to the CCS program, not applicable to any TCNJ degree program.*
Core Courses
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Freshman Seminar | This series of seminars is required of all incoming freshman. It introduces entering students to campus life, and prepares them to live and study together in an environment that encourages exploration and honors diversity |
| Personal Exploration | An examination of past experiences and personal goal development. Students will explore the experiences that have influenced their development and use person centered planning tools to develop and work toward meaningful goals. |
| Career Exploration | Through a variety of activities and experiences, students will explore their vocational preferences, and aptitudes. Students may sample a variety of campus-based employment activities, and conduct research into career opportunities in their communities. |
| Community Resources | Students will learn about services and supports in their communities. This activity based course will guide students in the process of identifying and accessing community resources. |
| Personal Finance | Students will learn the basic elements of personal finance including, developing a budget, banking, credit and informed/critical consumerism. |
| Health and Wellness | This course is a survey of health and wellness. Students will explore what it means to be healthy, how to achieve and maintain wellness... Topics will include; nutrition, health maintenance, basic first aid, and fitness. |
| Lifestyles | This course is an exploration of personal interests and resources that contribute to an active and satisfying lifestyle. This course will involve students in the discovery and experience of varied opportunities for recreation and leisure on campus and in their communities. |
| Using Technology | In this hands-on course, students will be introduced to a variety of assistive technologies. An individualized assessment of assistive technology needs will be conducted. Students will use assistive technology to communicate, access written materials, and conduct research. |
| Internship 1 | Based upon the student’s individualized learning goals, the internship is a supervised hands-on experience in career and community studies. The internship may involve a paid or volunteer work experience, participation in a civic project, or a community experience such a using a variety transportation options to explore cultural and recreational resources in the tri-state area. |
| Internship 2 | This internship gives students the opportunity to explore additional career and community interests and resources. |
| Great Conversations | Seven two-week modules focused on an important issue or issues in an academic discipline. Curriculum created and delivered by student groups in conjunction with faculty advisor. |
Note: Coursework continues to be developed. Individual course syllabus will be disseminated to students at the beginning of each course.
