Course Description
Experiential learning with reflective and analytical
components. Students will observe and analyze how social
service agencies empower individuals and social well-being of
clients/people and how community agencies attempt to alleviate
social and economic injustices.
Athena Title
Service Learning in SW
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Student learning Outcomes
- Students will outline and interpret the meaning, both personal and pre-professional, of caring for others in a human service agency.
- Students will analyze and assess the affective, cognitive, and performance dimensions during the volunteering.
- Students will evaluate personal interest and fit in the profession of social work.
Topical Outline
- 1. Service-learning and volunteerism.
- 2. The role of the volunteer.
- 3. The service-learning plan.
- 4. Observing and reflecting upon experiences.
- 5. Evaluating self as a professional helper.
- 6. The community context of the human service agency.
