Tuesday, September 15, 2026
Virtual information session on travel-based practicums
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Student interest and scholarship applications due
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Students notified of their course selection and scholarship results
Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Global Center course application due
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Global Center commitment and full application deadline
KROC 594-02 Local Practicum
Values, Principles, and Practice of Restorative Justice
Instructor(s)
David Karp, PhD
Xiani Williams, M.A.
Ian Ragsdale, J.D.
Programs Open To
MAPJ, MS-CMR
Location
San Diego
Course Description
This course introduces the philosophy and practices of restorative justice (RJ), emphasizing repairing harm, promoting accountability, and supporting healing for individuals and communities.
The practicum provides supervised, hands-on experience working within incarcerated communities, reentry settings, and other vulnerable populations. Students develop facilitation and teaching skills while applying trauma-informed restorative justice practices in real-world settings.
KROC 528 International Practicum
Social Entrepreneurship & Sustainability in Colombia
Instructor: Juan Carlos (JC Rivas)
Programs Open To
MASI, MAPJ, MS-CMR
Travel Dates
January 11-20, 2027
Location
Bogotá, Colombia
Course Description
Since the 2016 Peace Accord, Colombia has experienced significant economic and social transformation. This field-based practicum immerses students in this evolving landscape by engaging directly with entrepreneurs, multinational corporations, B Corporations, NGOs, and social enterprises leading sustainable development initiatives.
Students explore how organizations balance economic growth with positive social and environmental impact while gaining practical insights into social entrepreneurship, sustainability, and peacebuilding in emerging markets.
Travel dates and itinerary are subject to change pending partner confirmations and flight availability.
KROC 593 International Practicum
Peacebuilding in Practice: Armenia and the South Caucasus
Instructor
Dr. Philip Gamaghelyan
Programs Open To
MAPJ, MS-CMR
Travel Dates
January 3–12, 2027
Location
Armenia
Course Description
This practicum combines academic preparation with an immersive international field experience examining peacebuilding and conflict transformation in Armenia and the South Caucasus. Students engage directly with practitioners, community leaders, and organizations working to address regional challenges and advance sustainable peace.
KROC 524 Local Practicum
Social Innovation Practicum: Local
Instructor
Karen Henken
Programs Open To
MASI
Location
San Diego
Course Description
This immersive, field-based practicum bridges classroom learning and professional practice through a client-focused consulting project with a San Diego nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
Students apply social innovation strategies to real organizational challenges while developing experience in nonprofit leadership, project management, community engagement, research, and analytical problem solving.
KROC 524 International Practicum
Social Innovation in Rwanda
Instructor
Karen Henken
Programs Open To
MASI, MAPJ, MS-CMR
Travel Dates
May 26-June 4, 2027
Location
Rwanda
Pre-Departure Sessions
March 11, 2027
12:00-2:30 p.m.
Course overview, previous travel experiences, and participant interests.
April 8, 2027
12:15-2:30 p.m.
SOLES Global Center travel orientation and logistics.
Additional Session (Date TBD)
Friday, April 30
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Guest presentation by Karen Sherman, co-founder of Virunga Mountain Spirits and author of Brick by Brick, followed by travel logistics with the International Center.
Post-Travel Session
June 17, 2027
6:00-8:00 p.m. (Zoom)
Course Description
The Rwanda Social Innovation Practicum immerses students in Rwanda's dynamic ecosystem of social enterprise, sustainable development, and entrepreneurial innovation. Through site visits with government leaders, multinational corporations, foundations, nonprofits, and worker-owned cooperatives, students examine models of inclusive economic development and post-conflict transformation.
Students explore worker ownership, microfinance, impact investing, nonprofit ventures, and public-private partnerships while gaining firsthand experience with organizations advancing sustainable development and peacebuilding.
KROC 524 Local Practicum
Social Innovation Practicum
Instructor
Karen Henken
Programs Open To
MASI
Location
San Diego
Course Description
This immersive, field-based practicum bridges classroom learning and professional practice through a client-focused consulting project with a San Diego nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
Students apply social innovation strategies to real organizational challenges while developing experience in nonprofit leadership, project management, community engagement, research, and analytical problem solving.