SERVICE LEARNING

Catalog description

A service learning experience to encourage the personal, academic and professional development of the individual. Student selection and placement within the college or with an agency, community- based organization, business or institution based upon the student’s interest, knowledge and skills. Service opportunities may include, but are not limited to, tutoring, literacy training, neighborhood improvement, youth activities, environmental safety, animal shelter care, elderly and disabled assistance, hospital or mental health care. Student may enroll one time each semester for up to four semesters. As an elective, the course is offered on a “Pass/Fail” basis, and is not calculated as part of the overall grade point average. This course may be repeated three times and offered as variable credit. (3 credit, 0 lecture, 6 lab)