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Getting certified with two service learning courses

Students who have taken / will take two service learning classes must fulfill the following components in order to be certified in service learning. By taking a second service learning course, students are able to waive the independent project component that is required of students with only one service learning course. The components can be completed in any order, as long as the reflection sessions are finished last.

First, fill out and send to the Center for Service Learning (csl@ku.edu):

 

Components of Certification

Classroom Experience

Classroom experience emphasizes academic coursework that involves service learning as a method of engaging the course material. Students must complete the service in a service learning course.  *Note:  Students may have taken a service-learning class that is not included on this list. Please suggest any course to the Center for Service Learning that you feel should be included on the list.  The Center will then seek approval to have the class added to the list.

Pre-approved service-learning classes

Directed Readings

Directed Readings focus on basic knowledge of the principles of service learning and community engagement. The Center for Service Learning assigns a set of directed readings that address principles of service learning. These readings include 3-5 articles or book chapters.

NOTICE: Students must complete reading reflection questions and send them to the Center for Service Learning or bring them to their first reflection session.

Directed readings and reading reflection questions

Reflection

There are two options for completing the reflection component of certification.

1. Attend two one-hour reflection sessions at the Kansas Union (reflection session schedule).
OR
2. Submit a written reflection of 8-10 pages may be submitted. (written reflection guidelines).