HSCI 490 - Service-Learning and Civic Engagement in Health I

Credits: (3)

 
HSCI 490 involves students in activities that address community-identified health needs while developing academic and critical thinking skills and commitment to community service. A community partnership is established that focuses on improving the health of citizens. Health science concepts and applications are integrated through systematic examination of an identified need within the community health organization. Students complete a comprehensive body of work that may include a needs assessment, situational analysis, and/or development of an action plan to address the community health problem. The course is the first of a two-part series. A minimum of 40 hours of service at a community-based health organization is required.

Note(s): Applied Learning designated course. This course is the first of a two part series in service learning for Health Science majors.