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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2027
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SOSC 364 001 (CRN: 26645)
INNOVATION FOR SOCIAL IMPACT
Long Title: INNOVATION FOR SOCIAL IMPACT
Department: Social Sciences Division
Instructor: Schuler, Doug
Meeting: 10:50AM - 12:05PM TR (11-JAN-2027 - 23-APR-2027)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group II
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 30
Section Enrolled: 0
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 30
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 0
Enrollment data as of: 2-NOV-2026 2:49AM
Final Exam: Scheduled Final Exam-Dept Room
Description: Explore how change actually happens on the social issues you care about. This course is field-based, project-driven, and built around real community partnerships. You'll learn methods for understanding social context, examine how different organizations approach social innovation, and explore ways to create and measure impact. Working alongside a community partner, you and your team will dig into a social issue and contribute to the organization's efforts to address it. After taking this course, you'll walk away with the skills, methods, and mindset to use innovation for impact in any path you pursue. Cross-list: ENTR 364, GLHT 364.