PROX 191 - Service Learning Experience

Variable Credits
Registration Internship/Practicum Note: Contact supervising faculty at least one semester prior to enrolling.

This course introduces students to service-learning as an approach to experiential education which promotes active and engaged citizenship, integrates and applies academic knowledge and skills to address community specified needs, and provides knowledge of effective practices in community organizations. Students participate in meaningful civic service experiences in partnership with community non-profit or governmental organizations and meet in a structured class setting to read, write, think, and discuss their experiences as well as concepts of civic engagement. Through this process, students recognize the reciprocal benefits of academic service to the community and their own professional development, demonstrate cultural competency, develop a long-term plan for service, and enact positive change in their community. 50 hours of service shall be required for each 1 credit hour pursued (3 credits=150 hours).

Fees: Additional course fees apply.
Prerequisite(s): Student must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA and 2.3 or better major GPA and have completed at least 24 hours of college level work. International students who wish to enroll in this course must seek approval for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) via the Director of University Compliance.
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Practice cultural competencies as they relate to stereotypes, recognition of privilege, and embracing of diversity.
2. Apply the academic skills and abilities of the Excellence System and discipline-specific course work in the service learning context.
3. Analyze the assets and needs of a community organization and its clients.
4. Explain the practices of effective community organizations.
5. Describe concepts, reasons for, and benefits of civic engagement and service-learning.