INTRODUCTION TO SOCIAL INNOVATION
Introduction to the process of developing effective solutions to complex problems as a means of systemic social change. Provides a broad overview of the social innovation ecosystem, including history, context, case studies, and critical perspectives.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: None Course Designation: Core GenEd - Social & Behavioral Science Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate their understanding of the social innovation ecosystem locally and globally across sectors and disciplines Audience: Undergraduate 2. Analyze and reflect on characteristics of social innovators, including individuals, organizations, and coalitions Audience: Undergraduate 3. Investigate and analyze social and systemic issues, including sources of inequity and injustice, and recognize the social responsibility of individuals within a community and the value of co-creation with communities Audience: Undergraduate 4. Critically analyze and critique social innovation in theory and practice from human ecological and multicultural perspectives Audience: Undergraduate 5. Formulate, communicate, and discuss concepts of problem-solving and value creation/co-creation connected to their professional and academic goals Audience: Undergraduate 6. Assess major trends in social innovation, recognizing interconnectedness of the major sectors of society Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate their understanding of the social innovation ecosystem locally and globally across sectors and disciplines Audience: Undergraduate 2. Analyze and reflect on characteristics of social innovators, including individuals, organizations, and coalitions Audience: Undergraduate 3. Investigate and analyze social and systemic issues, including sources of inequity and injustice, and recognize the social responsibility of individuals within a community and the value of co-creation with communities Audience: Undergraduate 4. Critically analyze and critique social innovation in theory and practice from human ecological and multicultural perspectives Audience: Undergraduate 5. Formulate, communicate, and discuss concepts of problem-solving and value creation/co-creation connected to their professional and academic goals Audience: Undergraduate 6. Assess major trends in social innovation, recognizing interconnectedness of the major sectors of society Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027