18 courses with the subject IDS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
An examination of the relationships and connections between two courses in different disciplines. Students complete a major paper or project that integrates concepts and themes of the two courses. One desiring to pursue a course linkage must submit a completed application at the time of registration. Credits 1
This two-week course is an interdisciplinary, humanities- based seminar designed to explore profound questions about freedom, democracy, and government. Students participating in the Knowledge for Freedom Program will delve into civic concepts from the ancient world and connect them to contemporary issues. This program offers students the chance to experience college life firsthand by living and studying on campus. Participants will carefully and critically read complex materials throughout the seminar, engage in discussions and debates, and present their ideas through writing and classroom discussions. The course is graded on an S/U basis. Credits 2
This non-technical AI crash course builds the foundational skills needed to solve problems creatively and responsibly and is designed to be valuable to anyone. Students will learn how to distinguish problems that AI is useful for, master prompt engineering to improve outputs, detect AI-generated output, analyze ethics and privacy, and stay up-to-date on one of the most transformative technologies of our lifetimes. NOTE: This course is offered online through a consortium of accredited colleges and universities. Instruction is provided by faculty employed by partner institutions within the consortium, with technology and administrative support provided by Rize Education. Oversight of courses offered through the consortium are reviewed and approved by Bridgewater College. Students register through and receive academic credit from Bridgewater College. Credits 3
In this course, students will learn how to ask the right questions and increase the productivity and innovation achievable with AI. Create better prompts, compare and contrast strengths and limitations, evaluate outcomes, and understand and leverage the power of AI for decision- making across any discipline, opening up new career paths and personal growth. NOTE: This course is offered online through a consortium of accredited colleges and universities. Instruction is provided by faculty employed by partner institutions within the consortium, with technology and administrative support provided by Rize Education. Oversight of courses offered through the consortium are reviewed and approved by Bridgewater College. Students register through and receive academic credit from Bridgewater College. Credits 3
Designed to help students become better leaders. Students come to understand, develop and apply the knowledge, skills, attitudes and vision associated with effective, socially responsible leadership. Credits 3
Generative AI has introduced a new paradigm of AI: the co-creator. Top professionals and companies use AI to improve productivity and creativity every day. Students will learn the iterative prompting, search, and functional evaluation metrics powering these uses, and integrate AI tools into a variety of creative skill sets in order to build new avenues for creativity. NOTE: This course is offered online through a consortium of accredited colleges and universities. Instruction is provided by faculty employed by partner institutions within the consortium, with technology and administrative support provided by Rize Education. Oversight of courses offered through the consortium are reviewed and approved by Bridgewater College. Students register through and receive academic credit from Bridgewater College. Credits 3
This course will explore the ethical standards and legal requirements in AI deployment, covering topics such as bias, privacy, and governance. NOTE: This course is offered online through a consortium of accredited colleges and universities. Instruction is provided by faculty employed by partner institutions within the consortium, with technology and administrative support provided by Rize Education. Oversight of courses offered through the consortium are reviewed and approved by Bridgewater College. Students register through and receive academic credit from Bridgewater College. Credits 3
First Year Seminar Mentors assist incoming students with the transition to college by providing information and support before and during their first semester at Bridgewater. They help run new student orientation and welcome week activities. They assist first-year seminar instructors with programming, modules, activities, and by modelling appropriate classroom engagement. Courses will be graded on an S/U basis. May be repeated for a total of 3 credits. Credits 1
Provides the student with background information and practice opportunities for skills of leadership such as team building, goal setting, interpersonal communication, decision making and conflict resolution. Different sets of skills are developed in Leadership Skills I and Leadership Skills II. Course can be repeated for credit. Credits 1
Provides the student with background information and practice opportunities for skills of leadership such as team building, goal setting, interpersonal communication, decision making and conflict resolution. Different sets of skills are developed in Leadership Skills I and Leadership Skills II. Course can be repeated for credit. Credits 1
The senior capstone experience for students in the Flory Fellowship Scholars, emphasizing the nature of scholarly inquiry and the interdisciplinary, liberal arts experience. Honors Course. Credits 3
This course requires participation in The BC2DC Program, a semester long, residential internship and career preparation based in program in Washington, DC, in partnership with The Washington Center. Students typically participate in internships that range from 20-36 hours a week per 15-week semester at a placement in Washington, DC. Credits 9
Provides an opportunity for a student to gain field experience in an area related to the student's program of study or career goals. The learning objectives for internships include connecting academic knowledge and problem-solving processes to experiences and problems in professional settings. A Faculty Sponsor in the relevant academic department must approve a description and an internship learning plan at least eight weeks in advance of the start of the term in which the internship is to be completed. This internship learning plan must be filed with the Director of Internships in the Center for Career Development at least three weeks prior to the start of the internship. Approval of each application for an internship is made by the Director of Internships based upon approved policies and guidelines. Supervision of the internship experience is provided by an appropriate Bridgewater College Cooperating Professor (who may or may not be the Faculty Sponsor) and by a Site Supervisor at the agency or business in which the student is an intern. Students must complete 40 hours (minimum two weeks) of internship-related work as well as weekly journal entries and a final reflective paper completed in accordance with approved requirements. Internships are graded by the Cooperating Professor on an S or U basis. A maximum of 12 credits in internships may be applied toward graduation. Students who successfully complete at least three credits of internship at one or more placements may petition the Associate Provost to accept those credits in fulfillment of the FILA general education experiential learning requirement. Credits 1
Provides an opportunity for a student to gain field experience in an area related to the student's program of study or career goals. The learning objectives for internships include connecting academic knowledge and problem-solving processes to experiences and problems in professional settings. A Faculty Sponsor in the relevant academic department must approve a description and an internship learning plan at least eight weeks in advance of the start of the term in which the internship is to be completed. This internship learning plan must be filed with the Director of Internships in the Center for Career Development at least three weeks prior to the start of the internship. Approval of each application for an internship is made by the Director of Internships based upon approved policies and guidelines. Supervision of the internship experience is provided by an appropriate Bridgewater College Cooperating Professor (who may or may not be the Faculty Sponsor) and by a Site Supervisor at the agency or business in which the student is an intern. Students must complete 80 hours (minimum four weeks) of internship-related work as well as weekly journal entries and a final reflective paper completed in accordance with approved requirements. Internships are graded by the Cooperating Professor on an S or U basis. A maximum of 12 credits in internships may be applied toward graduation. Students who successfully complete at least three credits of internship at one or more placements may petition the Associate Provost to accept those credits in fulfillment of the FILA general education experiential learning requirement. Credits 2
Provides an opportunity for a student to gain field experience in an area related to the student's program of study or career goals. The learning objectives for internships include connecting academic knowledge and problem-solving processes to experiences and problems in professional settings. A Faculty Sponsor in the relevant academic department must approve a description and an internship learning plan at least eight weeks in advance of the start of the term in which the internship is to be completed. This internship learning plan must be filed with the Director of Internships in the Center for Career Development at least three weeks prior to the start of the internship. Approval of each application for an internship is made by the Director of Internships based upon approved policies and guidelines. Supervision of the internship experience is provided by an appropriate Bridgewater College Cooperating Professor (who may or may not be the Faculty Sponsor) and by a Site Supervisor at the agency or business in which the student is an intern. Students must complete 120 hours (minimum six weeks) of internship-related work as well as weekly journal entries and a final reflective paper completed in accordance with approved requirements. Internships are graded by the Cooperating Professor on an S or U basis. A maximum of 12 credits in internships may be applied toward graduation. Students who successfully complete at least three credits of internship at one or more placements may petition the Associate Provost to accept those credits in fulfillment of the FILA general education experiential learning requirement. Credits 3
credits), and IDS-460 Career Exploration and Professional Development (3 credits). Students interested in a semester at The Washington Center should work with the campus liaison, the Office of Study Abroad, and their academic advisor to apply to the program. Required Courses: Course Code Title Credits
Source: Bridgewater College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
