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Community-Based Learning

Community-based learning courses are academic experiences that extend student learning into the community.

During these experiences, it is expected that students gain intensive experience applying principles of civic and community engagement and disciplinary knowledge and skills in a community setting. Community-based learning experiences are diverse and range in duration and intensity.

The major differentiating factors for these experiences are that they do not necessarily include the reciprocal or mutually-beneficial partnerships or reflection components required in service learning courses.

Some examples of community-based learning experiences include:

  • Internships
  • Practica
  • Capstones
  • Student Teaching