Emotional Intelligence and Building Social Capital

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course will develop students’ essential interpersonal and social skills, including active listening, effective communication, personal accountability, and emotional regulation. Students will explore strategies for recognizing, understanding, and managing their emotions, including stress management, emotional self-awareness, and techniques for maintaining emotional balance in challenging situations. Emphasis will be placed on building and sustaining social capital through the development of meaningful relationships, community engagement, and collaborative problem-solving. These course goals will be achieved through integrated approaches such as service-learning, critical and reflective journaling, lecture, discussion, and community-based immersion experiences. [3]