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PSYCH 1706: Prepares psychology majors for career decisions and the job search through hands-on activities, guided self-exploration, and practical skills like resume writing, interviewing, and networking.

FREN 1020: Students develop practical French language skills for professional communication across industries and workplace settings. Through applied activities and real-world scenarios, students build confidence using French in business and professional environments.

SPAN 3997: A paid internship placing students with Denver metro community organizations, where they apply their Spanish language skills professionally while earning academic credit toward their degree.

ENGL 2222: A two-credit practicum on the role of literature in times of social and political change, connecting students with writers, publishers, and a national network of alumni. 

SOCI 2611 and SOCI 2612:  Students join the full research process, from forming a hypothesis to collecting and analyzing data and interpreting results, alongside faculty research or a guided individual project. 

SPAN 1008: Introduces the Spanish needed to communicate clearly and respectfully with Spanish-speaking patients, emphasizing culturally sensitive, patient-centered care. First course in the Healthcare and Wellness track. 

SPAN 2008: Builds on SPAN 1008 toward longer, more detailed clinical conversations, including patient interviews, wellness counseling, and culturally grounded care in Spanish-speaking communities across Colorado and beyond.

SPAN 1004: Introduces the Spanish essentials for legal, social justice, and community-oriented work, with real-world practice for professional interactions in law, policy, international studies, and advocacy settings.

SPAN 2004: Builds on SPAN 1004 with more complex socio-legal communication, including case summaries, interviews, and community outreach through scenario-based tasks like mock intakes and policy briefings.

HIST 2701: An introduction to what historians actually do and where a history degree can lead, connecting research, analysis, and storytelling to careers, community, and lives of purpose. 

LANG 1020: Language learners name the communication, critical thinking, and cultural agility skills they have built, then map them onto career frameworks and a path that fits.

XPLR 1300: Students explore arts, humanities, and social sciences majors, connect with alumni across many fields, and turn their interests and aptitudes into versatile degrees and career paths.

COMN 2700: Students decode the unwritten rules of professional communication, turning invisible workplace expectations into a clear, confident, and effective voice they can carry into any career.

HIST 2703, cross-listed as MFJS 3900: Students trace free expression in the United States, from the First Amendment through landmark Supreme Court cases and today's debates over hate speech and social media.

PSYC 1700: Students connect the science of human behavior to the world of work, exploring how psychology shapes decision making, motivation, leadership, and consumer choices across business settings.

PSYC 3010: Students design and carry out an experiential project in diversity and inclusion, data-informed decisions, or mental health, earning a micro-credential and digital badge. Instructor approval required.