Academic Catalog

RSE - Research, Service and Engagement

RSE 1000 Engaged Learning for the 21st Century Cr. 1

This course-based learning community offers students a chance to refamiliarize themselves with their academic goals and career aspirations, engage with campus communities, and collaborate with other students and faculty for 21st century learning. Students will develop three key skills: critical thinking, communication, and collaboration. Offered Fall, Winter.

RSE 1010 Building a Foundation for College Success Cr. 1

Satisfies General Education Requirement: Wayne Experience

This course is designed to expose students to the Wayne State University undergraduate experience. Students will gain an understanding of campus resources, institutional values, and the merits of a liberal arts education from an urban research one university. This course will aid in the development of critical and analytical thinking skills necessary for college success while determining one's academic and professional goals. Offered Fall, Winter.

Restriction(s): Enrollment limited to students with a class of Freshman.

Equivalent: BE 1060, FPC 1020

RSE 2010 STEM Learning Assistant Pedagogy Cr. 2

This course is for students who have been selected to work as learning assistants in STEM courses. This course is a service-learning experience that will allow students to learn about evidence-based pedagogical strategies that support learning in STEM disciplines, and apply these strategies as learning assistants. Students must be selected as a learning assistant before enrolling in this course. To be selected as a learning assistant students must have earned a B+ or better in the course to be served, or have a B+ in an equivalent course. A minimum GPA of 3.5 is preferred, but students with GPAs between 3.0 and 3.5 may be accepted at the discretion of the instructor and faculty mentor. Strong interpersonal skills are required. An interest in creating an inclusive community where all students belong is required. Offered Fall, Winter.

RSE 2030 STEM Learning Assistant Advanced Pedagogy Cr. 2

This course is for students who have completed at least one semester as a learning assistant in a STEM course, and are now selecting to complete a second semester as a learning assistant. This course is a service-learning experience that allows students to apply evidence-based pedagogical strategies that support learning in STEM disciplines. Students in this advanced pedagogy course will extend their learning by completing a project on pedagogy, such as a new learning activity or assessment. To be selected as a learning assistant students must have earned a B+ or better in the course to be served, or have a B+ in an equivalent course. A minimum GPA of 3.5 is preferred, but students with GPAs between 3.0 and 3.5 may be accepted at the discretion of the instructor and faculty mentor. Strong interpersonal skills are required. An interest in creating an inclusive community where all students belong is required. Offered Fall, Winter.

RSE 3000 Research, Service and Engagement in Liberal Arts and Sciences Cr. 1-4

Allows undergraduate students to pursue mentored research, service and engagement experiences in Liberal Arts and Sciences. Offered Every Term.

Repeatable for 4 Credits

RSE 4100 From CLAS to Career Cr. 1

This course is specifically designed for students who are seeking professional full-time employment for at least 5 years upon graduation. Topics include: identifying your strengths and skills as a Liberal Arts and Sciences major; cover letters, résumés and LinkedIn profiles; electronic job searching, networking (both in person and online); interviewing; and professional etiquette and behavior. Offered Winter.

RSE 5000 Research, Service and Engagement in Liberal Arts and Sciences Cr. 1-4

Allows undergraduate students to pursue mentored research, service and engagement experiences in Liberal Arts and Sciences. Offered Every Term.

Repeatable for 4 Credits

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