COURSE OBJECTIVES:
This is a graded internship that allows you to integrate your own coursework with a hands-on service learning experience.
The central objective of this course is to provide students with community experiences and reflection opportunities that
examine community needs, the importance of civic engagement, and social justice issues affecting ethnic minorities and
marginalized populations in contemporary American society. Students dedicate 70 hours at a pre-approved site
(including Title I K-12 schools, youth programs, health services, social services, environmental programs, government
agencies, etc.) directly serving a population in need or supporting activities that contribute to the greater good of our
community. A weekly seminar, course readings, discussions, and reflection assignments facilitate critical thinking and a
deeper understanding of cultural diversity, citizenship, and how to contribute to positive social change in our community.
The course is also designed to provide "real-world" experiences that exercise academic skills and knowledge applicable to
each student‟s program of study and career exploration.
STUDENT LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Student will be introduced to essential skills associated with their baccalaureate studies to actively serve the local
community. While completing this in-depth study of cultural diversity, citizenship and social justice issues facing our
community, students will gain an understanding of the value of Social Embeddedness and the importance of incorporating
civic engagement into their collegiate careers, as they strive to become civically engaged students. Students will be
introduced to inequalities, discrimination, and other community issues facing ethnic minorities and marginalized
populations, as well as the correlation with greater societal issues.
INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES:
Service hours - 70 hours of community outreach (spread throughout the semester in which you are enrolled in
the course)