Introduction
NCLC 203 is one of the two, second-semester learning communties that conclude the integrative first-year expereince at George Mason University, known as the Mason Cornerstones Program. The other learning communities in this innovative sequence are NCLC 101: Narratives of Identity, NCLC 102: Global Networks and Communities & NCLC 103: Human Creativity: Science and Art.
This innovative general education program allows students to earn the majority of the university-wide general education requirements in an integrated, community-based, seminar-style learning environment. Mason Cornerstones provides:
- small, seminar-style classes where students learn and work closely with faculty and other students
- hands-on, active learning through field trips, off-campus research and community service
- learning structured to suit both students who have declared majors and those who are exploring their options
After Mason Cornerstones, students may pursue any of the majors at George Mason University, including New Century College’s own Integrative Studies degrees (BA and BS), through which students can design a degree precisely tailored to their own interests.
The Integrative Studies Degree
New Century College’s Integrative Studies degrees allow you to transcend disciplinary boundaries and combine your passions into a single degree. Integrative Studies degrees offer:
- personalized approaches to teaching and learning
- the integration of discovery, theory and practice to develop creative solutions to contemporary problems
- active learning that connects the classroom and community
- competency-building in areas such as critical thinking, group collaboration and information technology
Some NCC areas of focus include pre-professional studies (education, law, and life sciences), information & society, arts and culture, conservation studies, organizational administration, leadership studies, international studies, child & family studies and public & community engagement. You may also work with an academic advisor to design an individualized concentration customized to your unique academic and career goals, and interests.
The flexibility of New Century College’s Integrative Studies degrees maximizes your opportunities whether you are a first-time university student or you have transfered from other programs, colleges or universities.
If you would like to be a part of New Century College’s Mason Cornerstones program, please apply here.
If you would like to pursue New Century College’s Integrative Studies degree, please complete our intent form.