Civic Engagement ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Cross domain synthesis and Collaboration
CORE COURSES FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT BA
“My foundational studies in Civic Engagement focused on the mechanics of community infrastructure, public-private partnerships, and social systems. This core curriculum provided the theoretical framework for managing complex public interest projects.”
— KHEPHRA HUSSER | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST | BA
Focus: The structural "how-to" of society, government, and professional leadership.
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POSC-220: State and Local Government
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LEAD-101: Leadership and Professional Development
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LA-201: Diversity, Gender, and Social Justice
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LA-301: Women, Leadership, and Social Change
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REL-255: Women and Religion
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BUS-301: Business Law
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PSY-102: Intro to Psychology
THE EXPANSION: COMMUNITY ARTS & STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT
“Community Arts Expansion: I extended my research into the Community Arts sector to explore how creative disciplines act as catalysts for civic participation. This area of study focused on designing inclusive environments and leveraging creative capital to solve social challenges.”
— KHEPHRA HUSSER | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST | BA
Focus: Managing the "Business of the Arts" and high-level communication to bridge the gap between institutions and the public.
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ART-370B: Community Arts Internship
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ART-390K: The Business of the Arts
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BUS-302: Principles of Management
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BUS-303: Principles of Marketing
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ART-495: Senior Exhibit (Framed as Project Management/Final Deliverable)
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ART-190P: Framing & Preparator Studies (The technical side of archiving and presentation)
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COMM-100: Intro to Oral Communication
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COMM-220: Advanced Public Speaking
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COMM-240: Small Group Communication
CONCENTRATION A: DANCE & MOVEMENT LITERACY
“Specialized in Kinesic Learning and Movement Literacy. This concentration prepared me to design physical engagement programs that foster discipline, identity expression, and collective coordination.”
— KHEPHRA HUSSER | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST | BA
Focus: Kinesic education and facilitating physical engagement programs.
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DAN-343: CoLAB III (Framed as "Collaborative Movement Design")
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DAN-117: Dance Traditions: Tap Dance
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DAN-117: Dance Traditions: Ballet Dance
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DAN-117: Dance Traditions: Hip Hop
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DAN-117: Dance Traditions: Modern Movement
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DAN-117: Dance Traditions: Jazz Dance
CONCENTRATION B: MUSIC & AUDITORY STEWARDSHIP
“Focused on Acoustic Ecology and Auditory Branding. This specialization provided the technical foundation to facilitate music-based initiatives that enhance cultural memory and community resonance.”
— KHEPHRA HUSSER | CIVIC ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIST | BA
Focus: Understanding cultural narratives through sound and ethnomusicology.
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MUS-205: A Survey of Popular Music (Framed as "Social Trends through Auditory Media")
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MUS-206: Music of the World (Framed as "Global Cultural Documentation")
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COMM-100: (The oral/auditory tradition of sharing information)