Academics

Offered only to incoming Binghamton University Scholars, this first-year experience seminar will help Scholars explore the campus and its resources, and foster a sense of shared community. Students will also explore a diverse range of contemporary issues, engage with interdisciplinary perspectives, and sharpen their critical thinking and communication skills. Open only to students enrolled in the Binghamton University Scholars Program. Offered every fall semester. 2 credits; letter grade. Cannot be taken pass/fail. Levels: Undergraduate

Community Engagement: Where It Starts, How It Works, and Where You Fit In. This course will introduce students to principles of civic engagement, exploring a variety of strategies to create positive community change. We will critically examine diverse approaches to contributing to civic life, including volunteering, philanthropy and political engagement, and will challenge assumptions of what it means to "do good" in the community. Students will have the opportunity to identify and explore their own areas of interest, and reflect on their personal motivations and preferred approaches to creating change. The course will highlight real world examples, often focused on the Greater Binghamton community, and students will have the chance to meet and learn from community members as students actively engaged in civic life. At the end of the semester, students will have a strong understanding of principles of civic engagement that can be applied to future engagement work. Prerequisites: enrolled in the Binghamton University Scholars Program and completion of SCHL127. Offered every spring semester. 2 credits; letter grade. Cannot be taken pass/fail. Levels: Undergraduate

Scholars III requires students to seek and complete an experiential learning activity, which provides the opportunity to put into practice the knowledge gained from courses taken. Scholars III is intended to expand your perspective on your education and help you define and direct your progress from the classroom to the world of work. A commitment of at least 30 hours is required for the activity, the activity must be approved by the Scholars Executive Director in advance through B-Engaged, and the activity must be supervised. Scholars III requirements can be achieved through a variety of experiential education activities as described in the Scholars Handbook. For students in SOM, DCON, and FRI, the Scholars III requirements are primarily met by specific degree requirements. Details of the requirements can be found in the Scholars Handbook (online). 0 credits, pass/fail. Levels: Undergraduate

Scholars IV requires students to seek and complete a capstone learning activity related to your major. The selected capstone activity must be approved by the Scholars Executive Director in advance through B-Engaged. The Scholars IV requirement may be achieved through a variety of options as described in the Scholars Handbook. For students in SOM, DCON, and Watson (Engineering programs only), the Scholars IV requirements are primarily met by specific degree requirements. Scholars IV requirements are fully described in the Scholars Handbook (online). 0 credits. Pass/Fail. Levels: Undergraduate