Community Based Learning (CBL)

CBL 101  |  Introduction to Community Engagement  |  3 cr

Introduces community engagement concepts, theories, and practices. Emphasizes developing skills in critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and understanding complex community issues in local, global, interpersonal, and institutional contexts. Requires 15 hours of service learning with a community organization.

Prerequisites: None.

Offered: Fall, Spring.

Meets: Social & Behavioral Science: CBL, Community Based Learning, Social & Behavioral Science: CBL, Community Based Learning, Social & Behavioral Science: CBL, Community Based Learning, Social & Behavioral Science: CBL, Community Based Learning, Social & Behavioral Science: CBL, Community Based Learning

CBL 290  |  Special Topics in Community Based Learning  |  1-3 cr

Selected topics in Community Based Learning are covered.

Prerequisites: None.

Offered: Occasionally.

Meets: Community Based Learning, Community Based Learning, Community Based Learning, Community Based Learning, Community Based Learning

CBL 390  |  Special Topics in Community Based Learning  |  1-3 cr

Selected topics in Community Based Learning or cause selected.

Prerequisites: None.

Offered: Occasionally.

Meets: Community Based Learning, Community Based Learning, Community Based Learning, Community Based Learning, Community Based Learning

CBL 494  |  Civic Internship  |  3 cr

Provides an opportunity for students to partner with a civic agency or community nonprofit to gain professional experience for academic credit.

Prerequisites: Minimum of sophomore standing.

Offered: Fall.

Meets: Community Based Learning, Community Based Learning, Community Based Learning, Community Based Learning, Community Based Learning

CBL 495  |  Community Engagement Capstone  |  1 cr

Involves the production of a reflective electronic portfolio and digital story. May be integrated into the capstone course for student's major.

Prerequisites: CBL 101 and electives that fulfill requirements of community engagement certificate.

Offered: Fall, Spring.

Meets: Community Based Learning, Community Based Learning, Community Based Learning, Community Based Learning, Community Based Learning

CBL 499  |  Independent Study  |  1-4 cr

Frequency: Independent work on community based projects and/or issues under faculty supervision.

Prerequisites: CBL 101 and consent of instructor and program director.

Meets: Community Based Learning, Community Based Learning, Community Based Learning, Community Based Learning, Community Based Learning