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What is Community Service Learning?

Community Service Learning is a method of learning that combines community service, intellectual development and personal reflection. Students participating in Service Learning earn course-credit by engaging in community service and reflecting upon their experience. The purpose of Service Learning is to enhance understanding of course material and foster a sense of civic responsiblity while addressing local community needs.

How is this Minor Interdisciplinary?

The student will take six 3-credit courses in a minimum of three different disciplines, including Economics, English, Philosophy, Politics, Sociology, and Theology.

What Courses Will I have the opportunity to Take?

Courses such as Gender Issues in Society, History of African Americans, Psychology of Women, Racial & Ethnic Relations, Urban Politics, and Peace Studies are available.

What Places will I be helping in the community?

With the help of the Reach Out Center, Assumption College has the chance to help children, elderly, homeless, and underprivileged families through a variety of shelters and programs throughout Worcester. Students will also work in business, law, science, and the environment.

How many hours will I be devoting to the community?

Students will complete a minimum of 90 hours of service in the community to find and explore connections between the classroom and the world.

Did you Know?

In the fall of 2006, 34 of the brightest incoming first year students will participate in the new Honors Program.