Service Learning Courses

Service Learning Courses Spring 2010

Service Learning is a method of teaching and learning in which students, faculty and community partners work together to enhance student learning by applying academic knowledge in a community-based setting. Student work addresses the needs of the community, as identified through collaboration with community or tribal partners, while meeting instructional objectives through faculty-structured service work and critical reflection meant to prepare students to be civically responsible members of the community. Service Learning courses can be counted as Honors courses toward Davidson Honors College graduation requirements (although there is a maximum of two outside- of-classroom experiences that may be counted for Honors credit).

ACTG 432 (1cr.) Income Tax Practicum Clemance Lockman [33104]

ACTG 632 (1cr.) Advanced Income Tax Practicum Clemance Lockman [33359]

Art 295 Community Art Project (3cr.) Michael Parker [35274] TR 4:10pm to 6:00pm Experimental offerings of visiting professors, experimental offerings of new courses, or one-time offerings of current topics.

C&I 427: 01/02 Literacy Strategies for Middle and Secondary Content Area Teachers (3cr.) 01: Steven Kalling [30763] MW 1:40-3:00pm 02: [35365] M 4:10-7:00 pm Staff: TBA Theories, models, instructional approaches for using literacy for learning in content fields. Emphasis on research, instructional practice, classroom assessment, multicultural and discipline integration.

Dance 427 Teaching Movement in Schools (3 cr.) Karen Kaufmann [34761] MW 1:10-2:30 Experience in planning, observing, and directing creative movement as a teaching tool in K-5.

EVST 210 Sustainable Business Practice (3 cr.) Lisa Swallow [34556] MW 3:40-5:00pm Examination of the social and environmental responsibilities of business within a free-market system. Explores alternative models for organizational and economic development and focuses on sustainability-driven innovation as a strategic option for organizations. EVST 390: 01/02/03/04/05 Summer PEAS Internship (2cr.) 00: [32041] W 4:10 to 5:00pm Joshua Slotnick 01: [32042] MW 9:00-12:00pm Joshua Slotnick 03: [32403] TR 9:00-12:00pm Joshua Slotnick 04: [32404] MW 1:00-4:00pm Joshua Slotnick 05: [32405] TR 1:00-4:00pm Joshua Slotnick Joshua H. Slotnick 4:10-5:00 pm Students learn small scale sustainable vegetable farming in a hands-on work environment at the PEAS farm (15 minute bike ride from campus). Lectures, readings, and reflection inform the work.

HHP 226 Basic Exercise Prescription (3 cr.) Steven Gaskill [33389] MWF 9:10 to 10:00am Theory, principles, and practice of exercise prescription for aerobic and resistance exercise programs for health, fitness and performance. Students must register for the lecture and a linked lab.

HHP 330 (3 cr.) Overview of Health Ed and Promotion Annie Sondag [30708] TR 9:40 to 11:00am History, philosophy, and theory related to health education and health promotion. Includes the application of health promotion strategies to wellness programs and community health programs.

HS 326 Geriatric Practicum (1-3 cr.) Gayle Hudgins [31738] Service learning experience in geriatrics in a setting compatible with the student’s major and interests.

HHP 483 (3 cr.) Exercise Disease and Aging Steven Gaskill [32138] MWF 11:10am to 12:00pm Focus on guidelines for exercise testing and prescription for individuals with chronic disease including heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, arthritis, osteoporosis, elderly and pulmonary disease.

HC 196 (82) Service-Learning Ind. Study [31157] (1-6cr.) Colleen Kane TBA Students will identify the needs of a non-profit community service organization and develop a specific plan to meet those needs.

HC 396 (82) Service-Learning Ind. Study [31250] (1-6cr.) Colleen Kane TBA Students will identify the needs of a non-profit community service organization and develop a specific plan to meet those needs.

HC 496 (82) Service-Learning Ind. Study [30880] (1-6 cr.) Colleen Kane TBA Students will identify the needs of a non-profit community service organization and develop a specific plan to meet those needs.

HC 398 Nonprofit Internship [31094] (1-6cr.) Andrea Vernon TBA The internship is designed to be a capstone experience for students who are completing the Minor in Nonprofit Administration and/or national certification from American Humanics, Inc. Students continuously draw upon the knowledge gained in the coursework they have taken for the minor or certificate to inform the service they provide to an organization.

HFD 490 Practicum [31095] (1-6 cr.) Paul Silverman TBA Supervised fieldwork in settings relevant to developmental topics, including school classrooms; child/family welfare agencies; various institutions and programs for children, juveniles, or the aged.

HFD 498 Internship [32908] (1-4 cr.) Paul Silverman TBA Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus.

PSYC 398 Internship [32908] (1-4 cr.) Paul Silverman R 4:10-5:00pm Extended classroom experience which provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus.

RECM 460 Practicum in Recreation [31151] (1-15cr.) Kari Gunderson TBA Parks and recreation are crucial components of healthy, productive, connected communities. In this class, undergraduates work along side professionals in the field, applying lessons from their classes.

RSCN 398 Internship (2 cr.) Nicky Phear [33915] TBA Extended classroom experience that provides practical application of classroom learning during placements off campus.

SW 423 Addiction Studies [31217] (3 cr.) Cynthia Garthwait TR 9:40am-11:00am Examination of chemical dependency and behavioral compulsions, including alcohol and other drugs, gambling, eating disorders, sexual addictions. Ecosystems perspective on etiology, treatment, prevention, family dynamics, community response, and societal contributors. Students engage in service learning community project which is integrated into the classroom through initial training, regular reflection, and other activities.