Hibbing Community College
AC-5: Immersive Experience

This course is a service-learning course where students travel to Florida over spring break to work with a Habitat for Humanity project. COURSE TITLE AND NUMBER: Service-Learning Experience: PDEV 8083 CREDITS: __1__ (Lecture hours __5_ / Lab hours _25_ per Semester) PREREQUISITES: Permission of instructor required CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Service-Learning Experience will examine concepts of community service and the responsibilities of today’s citizens. Students will explore and develop personal viewpoints on community service through classroom discussions and a direct service experience. Students, with instructor’s approval, will select their semester-long community service site/project. They are expected to perform 1-2 hours of community service at their chosen community agency per week. OUTLINE OF MAJOR CONTENT AREAS: I. Service-Learning A. Introduction B. History C. Service-Learning vs. volunteerism D. Evaluation II. Community service site A. Orientation B. Ethics C. Training D. Direct service III. Citizenship A. Defining democratic citizenship B. Responsibility of citizenship C. Civic values IV. Our community A. Diversity within the community B. Community needs/issues C. Community resources V. Reflection A. Service journals B. Reflective reading and writing C. Discussion and debate VI. Personal growth A. Philosophy of service B. Leadership skills C. Ethic/civic development D. Communication skills E. Professional/career development COURSE GOALS/OBJECTIVES/OUTCOMES: The student will: 1. define the history of community service and service-learning. 2. formulate and examine one’s commitment to service and citizenship 3. examine and reflect upon, their community, and their role in that community. 4. identify personal values, beliefs, strengths, limitation, and goals. 5. appraise a community need/problem, its magnitude, and nature. 6. identify and develop sensitivity to community issues and their underlying dynamics. 7. examine the impact of gender, race, age, ethnicity, socio-economic status in society. 8. apply skills and knowledge to societal problems by providing meaningful service to the community. 9. identify the types of services provided by at least one agency and the types of clients served. 10. identify feelings, reactions, and learning which have occurred during the service experience through reflection. 11. practice critical/analytical thinking, written expression, and effective oral communication through journal writing. 12. analyze possible career choices and develop professional networks. MNTC GOALS AND COMPETENCIES MET: This course meets the twenty-five hours of service-learning option under Goal 9 of the MNTC. HCC COMPETENCIES MET: Thinking Creatively and Critically, Social Responsibility, Valuing Self STUDENT CONTRIBUTIONS: The student is expected to attend class regularly, exhibit appropriate classroom behavior, and represent Hibbing Community College in a positive manner while working in the community. Students are expected to read all material and complete assignments on a timely basis, contribute to class discussion, and complete the required hours of community service. METHODS FOR EVALUATING STUDENT LEARNING: The student will be evaluated on completion of the required service hours, college-level journaling, assigned writings, participation in class discussions, and attendance at class sessions.

This course is a service-learning course where students travel to Florida over spring break to work with a Habitat for Humanity project.