Social Innovation
The Social Innovation major will be discontinued effective Fall 2024 pending faculty governance approvals and appropriate notifications to the College’s institutional accreditor, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). New declarations of the SI major will cease effective Fall 2023 and current SI majors will be notified of completion options at that time.
Engaging with Social Activists
Responsible Engagement with our Community
About the Major
Skills highlighted in the SI major include human-centered design thinking (HCDT); critical analysis of social problems; data collection and analysis; impact assessment; creative problem-solving; public communication; organizational skills; empathy and emotional resiliency.
Students complete ten courses from at least three different disciplines, including four core courses: an introductory course; a core skills course; a topics course examining a wide range of social problems; and an independent capstone experience. Students must complete at least one CE-designated course. The Social Innovation major also includes an extensive experiential learning requirement. Students participate in three activities, selected from a range of approved options that involve applied and immersive learning with communities external to Rollins.
