Department: Interdisciplinary Studies
Description: This course will explore civic engagement issues and theories through an immersive service experience . Students will use the Active Citizenship Continuum, and the Social Change model of leadership frameworks to analyze their engagement. Through reflection activities and readings, students will critically examine service in the US. Multiple enrollments; maximum of 6 credit hours.
Credit Hours: 2 - 3
General Education: ICL - Individuals and Civic Life
Dates: 01/13/2025 - 03/22/2025
Location: Multicultural Center 135 (MCC 135)
Instructor: Monica Overton
Class Notes: Course Description: This course will explore civic engagement issues and theories through an immersive service experience. Students will analyze their engagement using the Conscientious Collaborator Continuum and the Social Change Model of Leadership frameworks. Through reflection activities and readings, students will critically examine a social issue and service experience. Additional note: This class includes and immersive service trip with the Multicultural Center staff to Alabama to serve and learn with an organization focusing on civil rights issues. Required travel dates using University vehicle: March 8-15, 2025. Additional fee and application for travel/service portion of this course (typically between $125-325 using a scale based on Financial Aid data). The fee includes travel, meals, museum tours/cultural site visits, and lodging. Applications for fee waivers are available. *** Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and good disciplinary standing are required to enroll. 3 credits. ICL Gen Ed. Please email the instructor to request access to this course. If the service trip is canceled, an alternative service and/or learning experience will be provided.
Textbooks have not been finalized for section.