University College

Service Learning Course Approval Process 

1. One paragraph summary of how the service-learning activities in this course will meet course objectives and community needs
2. Statement indicating willingness to provide evaluative data as required by the service learning office at the completion of the course
3. Course syllabus or course materials
   1. Achievement of the seven criteria for service learning courses
   2. Explanation of the types of service learning experiences that will be used to meet course objectives
   3. Options for service learning experiences that ensure that no student is required to participate in a service placement to which he or she has a religious, political, or moral objection. If all students engage in the same activity, indicate in the summary paragraph (see # 1 above) how this is unlikely to cause an objection and how any objection will be handled.
   4. Optional service-learning template statement (MS Word format) must be revised appropriately for each discipline. Inserting this statement into the syllabus does not automatically create an approved service-learning course; supporting material should appear in the syllabus.
   5. How students will make contact with the community agencies
   6. A description of the reflection component of the experience
   7. Statement indicating that the grade will be given for achievement of course objectives through the service learning activity, not just for completing a set number of hours work with the community partner.

After certification is approved by the Director of the Honors Program on the recommendation of the Honors Committee, the course/course section will be eligible to satisfy the service learning requirement for the Honors Program.

*Adapted from the the University of Central Florida Service Learning program.