One of the greatest aspects of Service-Learning is its flexibility in form and substance. SL can be applied to almost any subject or class style. Below are just a few examples of how SL has been incorporated into different classes and projects.
General Examples
- Child Psychology: Students tutor children at Headstart.
- Chemistry: Students test ponds for West Nile Virus.
- Communication: Students design a P.R. campaign for the Housing Authority.
- Personal Health: Students help youth learn nutrition guidelines.
Service-Learning Classes in Action
Sample Syllabi From Boise State Faculty
- ART 300 Multicultural Art (K.Keys)
- PSYCH 419 Children and Families: Multicultural Perspectives (A. Maserik)
- ENGR 120 Intro to Engineering (C. Sevier)
- NONPROF 240 Intro to Nonprofit Management (J. Hansen)
Course Highlights
Read about specific SL courses that were highlighted in the Campus Update:
- Nursing 1, Nursing 2
- Music
- Ecology
- Molecular Biology
- Computer Science
- Urban Studies
- Communication
- Anthropology
- Math