Community Service-Learning

Overview

Community Service-Learning (CSL) offers students opportunities to work in meaningful ways with local community organizations as part of their studies. This allows them to engage with their learning through a fresh perspective and reflect on the relationships between theory and practice. This helps to boost academic engagement with course material and makes learning come alive.

Benefits

Whether you are a student, instructor or community partner, Community Service-Learning can benefit you! Find out more about the various benefits of CSL.

Application Information

More information about engaging with CSL as a student, instructor or community partner can be accessed at the respective links on the Community Service-Learning website.

Contact

Program Details

Faculty/Unit: Augustana, Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences, Arts, Business, Education, Engineering, Graduate + Postdoctoral Studies, Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation, Law, Medicine and Dentistry, Native Studies, Nursing, Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Public Health, School of, Rehabilitation Medicine, Science and Faculté Saint-Jean
Academic Level: Undergraduate + Graduate
Credit Received: For-credit + non-credit options
Payment: Unpaid
Location: Other
Format: Various
Related Learning Types

Work-Integrated Learning

  • Community Service-Learning

Eligibility Requirements

  • Open to: All students are eligible to participate in Community Service-Learning.
  • Level: Undergraduate and Graduate

Recognition + Compensation

  • Both credit and non-credit CSL opportunities are available.
  • There are various funding opportunities available to support students engaging in CSL opportunities.

Duration, Format + Location

  • The format and location will vary depending on the CSL opportunity. However, students are required to complete 20 hours with their community partner throughout a term.
  • If students complete multiple CSL placements, they have the opportunity to pursue the Certificate in Community Engagement and Service Learning, with an option to complete a 30 hour Non-Credit Opportunity.