Office of Student Leadership and Engaged Learning

THE TRANSFORM CURRICULUM:

The Transform living-learning program uniquely combines a 10 credit academic certificate of completion with students beyond the classroom learning.  We believe the synergy between the curriculum, co-curriculum, and pathway experience, promotes the opportunity for critical reflection and integrative learning.  The following learning outcomes anchor the Transform curriculum:

As a result of participating in VCU Transform initiatives students will:

• Demonstrate an understanding of leadership and community engagement in diverse contexts with cultural agility
• Integrate their academic knowledge with beyond-the-classroom experiences
• Demonstrate increased self-efficacy
• Demonstrate increased sense of belonging
• Showcase their career readiness

OVERVIEW OF COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Students move through the Transform curriculum in the following way:

Students must also complete a hands-on experiential learning pathway, which should take place within the first 3 semesters of the program. 

 

Course Descriptions:

A list of course descriptions for all Transform classes can be found here:

https://bulletin.vcu.edu/azcourses/real/