Horizon Collective

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The Horizon Collective is a selective academic program that brings together students - different majors, different mindsets - and trains them not only for a job, but for a life’s work tackling critical issues around climate and sustainability, AI and technology, and health and wellbeing.

Students who join the collective will work side by side with faculty and conscientious industry, community, and government partners to explore and test practical, scalable solutions - ones that put humanity at their center - and accelerate their adoption in the world.

Energized by the nation’s most diverse campus and the global talent magnet of San Francisco, Horizon Fellows will gain the extensive apprenticeship sought in high-demand jobs and the collaborative, interdisciplinary mindset essential to future leaders who are determined to improve the lives of those around us.

Program Learning Outcomes

Collaborate with faculty, industry, community, and/or governmental partners in support of innovation
Articulate knowledge of local and global trends in climate and sustainability, health and wellness, and technology and AI
Implement systems thinking to better understand and solve complex problems at the intersection of climate and sustainability, health and wellness, and technology and AI
Propose and test practical, scalable solutions to address complex issues
Develop skills to explore professional opportunities and prepare for careers in innovation

Horizon Collective Requirements (12 units)

Foundational Courses (4 units)

A four-unit gateway course, taken during the first semester and required for all students. This course will serve as a prerequisite for all solutions labs.

HRZN 100 - Horizon Foundations

Additional Requirements (8 units)

Two, 4-unit project-based labs, taught in a multidisciplinary format. Students can take any combination of 2XX and 3XX solutions labs.

HRZN 2XX - Horizon Solutions Lab
HRZN 3XX - Horizon Solutions Lab