SLRN 294 - Service Learning in the Discipline

Description:SLRN 294 in this hybrid model, structured class meetings will emphasize theoretical perspectives of service learning, including leadership, citizenship, and community engagement, and will focus on application of discipline-related issues to the larger community. For a two-credit hour course, course requirements will include a minimum of 15 hours of volunteerism and 30 hours of classroom instruction. Within the context of the discipline for which credit is being applied, lecture and instructional activities will promote various aspects of responsible citizenship and will address how students can apply citizenship and leadership skills within their larger community. Lectures and classroom discussions will offer students the opportunity to analyze the relevance of discipline-related studies and the service learning experience. Class meetings will also include opportunities for students to reflect on their experiential learning. Repeatable - 3 times.
Credit hours:2-1-2
Prerequisite(s):Students must have completed at least 30 hours of course work at RCC or another college or university and must obtain the approval of the Director of Campus Life and a discipline-level faculty member in an appropriate discipline
Applicability towards graduation:
  • Certificate or degree - All Certificates and Degrees
  • Group requirement - Not Applicable
  • Area of concentration - Discipline-specific, based on the nature of the course
Offered:As needed

Service Learning Courses

NumberTitleHours
SLRN 293Service Learning Internship1-5 to 15-1 to 3
SLRN 294Service Learning in the Discipline2-1-2
SLRN 295Problem Based/Project Based Service Learning0-5 to 15-1 to 3