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On this page: Hands-on Learning<\/a> | IPR<\/a> | IPR Course Options<\/a> | IPR Petition<\/a> | IPR Tips<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is Hands-on Learning?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

All IAS degrees and courses are grounded in the belief that practice should be a central element of learning. Hands-on learning in this context does more than supplement classroom instruction. It provides the core of the interdisciplinary, problem-based educational philosophy of IAS and its faculty. We ground this choice to emphasize the integration of theory and practice in educational research that demonstrates how high-impact practices<\/a> such as academic internships, study abroad<\/a>, community-engaged learning<\/a>, and research-intensive seminars<\/a> offer the best opportunities for the retention and success of all students, including first-generation college students and students-of-color.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

IAS students take advantage of these experiential learning opportunities inside and outside our classrooms and curricula. For our undergraduate students, hands-on learning is built into our Interdisciplinary Practice and Reflection core requirement, while the process of constructing an educational and professional portfolio<\/a> invites the integration curricular, co-curricular, and work or life accomplishments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interdisciplinary Practice & Reflection (IPR)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Each IAS major requires that students complete at least one Interdisciplinary Practice and Reflection (IPR) course before they graduate.

IPR courses allow students to complete a project that draws on their academic interests and furthers their life ambitions. 足彩app哪个是正规的 IPR project might be a seminar paper in a particular area of study; an academic internship in a relevant field; a service-learning project that builds on the student’s academic work; a study abroad opportunity; an art and media project or production; or independent study in collaboration with a faculty member. 足彩app哪个是正规的 IPR requirement asks students to reflect on the value, challenges, and effectiveness of their work in relation to their undergraduate education as a whole.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Course Options<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Research opportunities BIS 498, and BES 498 require a project proposal form. More details can be found on our page, Research Opportunities<\/strong><\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advanced Research Opportunities<\/h4>\n\n\n\n