HONS 1001 - Service Learning Honors I

1 sem hr cr

This course is designed for students who participate in the Honors Program and involves on-campus or off-campus volunteer service in a program approved by the Honors Program Director. Students must commit to complete one hour per week of volunteer service and submit a portfolio at the end of the semester. Prerequisite or Corequisite: Admission to the Honors Program or Approval from the Honors Program Director

 

This course is intended for Honors Program students to engage in community/service learning and to earn credit toward the Honors requirements. This course will transfer as lower division elective credit. MTSU currently offers two upper division community/service learning courses. Formerly/Same As Formerly (IDSH 1001)

Transfer (UT) or Non-Transfer Course (UN): UT

Students who successfully complete HONS 1001-1004 should…

• demonstrate an understanding of the daily responsibilities involved in the career and/or community in which they are interested.
• identify alternative solutions to problems within their service learning area.
• communicate effectively about their service learning experiences through writing.
• understand how the subject matter of this course can be used in everyday life.
• reflect thoughtfully on issues within their community.