Students & Service-Learning
Find out what courses offer Service-Learning this quarter!
The current list of Service-Learning courses is now available.
Please stop in Mary Gates Hall 120 or email with any questions or to make an appointment.
Overview
Service-learning is a learning experience that combines service with the community with structured preparation and reflection opportunities. Service opportunities are tied to academic coursework and address concerns that are identified and articulated by the community. As students engage in service-learning, they learn about the context in which service is provided, the connection between their service and their academic coursework, and their roles as community members.
The Carlson Center and service-learning
The Carlson Center's intention is that each service-learning experience will challenge student's assumptions, enlarge their view of the world, and invite them to further engage their intelligence and imagination while learning from and in partnership with the larger community. The Carlson Center develops and sustains opportunities and projects in community-based organizations that fulfill a community articulated need and learning opportunity while advancing student understanding of course goals and learning objectives. The Carlson Center works with faculty and instructors to develop methods for assisting students in thoughtfully integrating their community experiences into course assigments and discussions.
What are the benefits of service-learning?
- First-hand experience with economic, social, cultural, and political contexts and factors that shape concepts addressed in course work.
- Greater depth of understanding by connecting course work to the issues and concerns in the community.
- Opportunities to learn from community leaders and practitioners.
- Opportunities to contribute to the mission and/or purpose of an organization through service.
- Understanding how the non-profit, government or educational sector functions.
Student Forms and Information
Service-Learning Overview
An overview with detailed information regarding how to get started with service-learning.
Current Service-Learning Courses
A table of service-learning courses currently offered. Included is a link to view service-learning opportunities associated with each class.
Previous Service-Learning Courses
Links to previous tables of service-learning courses offered since Autumn, 2004.
Service-Learning Calendars: Autumn 2007 - Winter 2008 - Spring 2008
Service-learning calendars detail the processes involved in developing and implementing service-learning. Each timeline includes information for community partners, faculty, and students.
