Course descriptions for Service Learning

Theories and concepts from anthropology, psychology and sociology inform this interdisciplinary social science examination of power, inequality and social responsibility in contemporary society. Students explore issues of identity, diversity, stratification, culture, and justice while participating in community service. Each section examines a different social issue. See current course schedule for section titles. Requires a minimum of 30 hours of community service in addition to class time. (Credit/No Credit Available)

Through the examination of a wide variety of artistic and cultural expressions, this course establishes the connection of the arts to social change and community building. Students will learn about the sociocultural, aesthetic and critical components of works of art associated with social change, exploring issues of identity, diversity, privilege, culture, and justice while participating in community service. Requires a minimum of 30 hours of community service in addition to class time. (Credit/No Credit Available)

How do we create healthy, vibrant communities? Through integrating academic study with experience in the community, students learn about social justice, service, and community wellbeing. Students develop the skills to be multicultural community builders by focusing on identity, diversity, and social responsibility through their service work with health and wellness oriented community organizations. Requires a minimum of 30 hours of community service in addition to class time. (Credit/No Credit Available)

Studies a particular topic in Service Learning. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. (Offered only as interest warrants.) (Credit/No Credit Available)

Prepares students to design and lead service learning experiences. Students explore experiential education, theories of service and service learning, strategies for facilitation and effective teaching practice. A practical experience that involves students in leading service learning through community or classroom placements. Allows students to balance action with critical reflection on service learning practice. (Offered fall semester.) (Credit/No Credit Available)

Develops students' leadership capacities as multicultural community builders by deepening their understanding of themselves, the surrounding community, and social change theories and practice. Students will work on leadership projects on campus and /or in the community. (Credit/ No Credit Available)

The Public Service Corps Integrative Seminar (I) provides a cross-disciplinary view of leadership in the public sector. Students are also enrolled in one of the area specialization courses. Topics include: social entrepreneurship, systems thinking, innovation and change, public service ethics, data gathering and management, and advocacy. Required for students enrolled in the Public Service Corps. Offered Fall semester. First in the sequence of two courses. (Credit/ No Credit Available)

The Public Service Corps Integrative Seminar (II) provides a cross-disciplinary view of leadership in the public sector. Students are also enrolled in one of the area specialization courses. Topics include: social entrepreneurship, systems thinking, innovation and change, public service ethics, data gathering and management, and advocacy. Required for students enrolled in the Public Service Corps. Offered Spring semester. Second in the sequence of two courses. (Credit/ No Credit Available)

This course provides preparation for students who will be involved in international service experiences. Students study about cultural, economic, political, and historical issues relevant to the region where they will be serving. Students examine issues underlying international service, including neo-colonialism, cultural imperialism and models of charity versus social change. (Credit/No Credit Available)

Using a community psychology framework, students explore issues of youth develop and youth empowerment. Students integrate service learning activities with issues of community development, social change and social justice. Requires a minimum of 30 hours of community service in addition to class time. (Credit/No Credit Available)

Develop the capacities of student leaders as effective service learning practitioners. Required course for participation in the Service Learning Institute's student leadership program. (Credit/No Credit Available)

Students explore social movements in service and social justice to understand the linkages between these two avenues for community development and activism. Through their own service experiences, students analyze systemic elements that perpetuate oppression and injustice, and develop their own capacities as catalysts for change by engaging in meaningful and respectful community work. (Offered spring semester.) (Credit/No Credit Available)

Addresses emerging issues in service learning, community and social change. Requires a minimum of 30 hours of community service in addition to class time. (Credit/No Credit Available)

Individualizes student placement for field study as related to Service Learning. Offered as interest warrants.

Students examine issues of justice, diversity, compassion, and social responsibility in the context of community service. Addersses current community and civic concerns. Requires 3-5 hours of community service each week. (Offered when interest warrants.) (Credit/No Credit Available)

Students work on research projects that are responsive to community needs in collaboration with community organizations. Requires 3-5 hours of community service each week. (Offered when interest warrants.) (Credit/No Credit Available)

Student and faculty member select topic of study and number of credits. Course requires 3-5 hours of community service each week. (Offered every semester.) (Credit/No Credit Available)