IDH 2634H HONORS SERVICE LEARNING 1 credits

Prerequisite: (Appropriate score on the SPC placement test) or (acceptance into the Honors College) or approval of program director. This course is designed to provide students with a laboratory in which learning experiences address human and community needs. This includes contribution to a real community need, research and reflection. Topics will include civic and social responsibility, service participation, critical thinking, social and cultural diversity, integration of theory and life experience, and experiential learning. The format will incorporate honors research, class discussion, and presentation honors portfolios on service-learning specific to the student’s interests. 10 contact hours including in-class orientation and on-line discussion. The student must fulfill the requirement of 30 service hours in addition to written assignments. This course is repeatable with different service assignment for a maximum of three credit hours. 15 contact hours.