Each section of the course is themed around current concepts that spark curiosity and innovation. This is your chance to sharpen your critical and creative thinking, boost your professional communication skills, and thrive in collaborative learning environments. You’ll also have the opportunity to get involved in research, to socially engage, and to develop community leadership skills. The course will culminate with you showcasing your learning through a dynamic hands-on project, giving a public presentation, or creating a display that highlights your passions and connects to your future career.

Prerequisite(s): RIVR 1101 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C

This course engages students in exploring how academic and professional communities define, communicate, and uphold their standards. Through readings, discussions, and participation in campus and community events, students practice critical thinking as they examine how professionals in their fields engage, present ideas, and contribute to shared knowledge. Reflective and applied activities guide students in connecting disciplinary practices to their own developing academic focus, future coursework, and emerging professional identity. By engaging perspectives from the arts, public life, and community initiatives, students strengthen problem-solving skills as they consider how disciplinary knowledge is shaped within broader social and cultural contexts and how these contexts influence the ways professionals present themselves.

Prerequisite(s): RIVR 1101 with a minimum grade of C

Get ready to take your creative and critical thinking skills from RIVR 1101 to the next level! In this course, you'll dive into collaborative problem-solving with your classmates, boosting your emotional intelligence and mastering time management along the way. As you tackle real-world challenges, you’ll put your observational skills and intellectual agility into action to develop innovative solutions. Plus, you'll have the chance to learn outside the traditional classroom, with sections tailored to your focus area.