Description: Student will use program of study content knowledge to improve a community situation. May be repeated up to 12 credits. Grade will either be S or U.
Credits: (2)
Learner Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Recognize service learning as a means of applying academic knowledge to a community need.
Research community needs related to their academic content area.
Develop an individual academic service learning goal based upon research of community needs.
Develop a plan of action for accomplishing an individual academic service learning goal.
Identify, integrate and apply specific skills, knowledge and technology in conducting his/her independent learning project.
Identify and use professional leadership characteristics In conducting his/her Independent learning project.
Recognize relationships between academic service learning and contributions to a profession.
Identify relationships between academic service learning and career preparation.
Analyze his/her progress in implementing an academic service learning project.