2019-2020 BSC Catalog

42 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
Service-Learning Exploration Term Projects provide students and faculty with intensive,
course-based service-learning in local, national and international communities. Recent
projects have included teaching English at the Buiga Sunrise School in Uganda;
supporting sustainability initiatives in Las Juntas, Costa Rica; direct action initiatives to
address homelessness in Birmingham; and community engagement work at Glide
Memorial United Methodist Church in San Francisco. Details and requirements are
included in the Exploration Term bulletin each year. Scholarships are available to support
students interested in service-learning travel projects.
Service-Learning Integrated Courses are regular term course offerings in various
disciplines which incorporate community-based work. All service-learning integrated
courses are rise 3 designated. Service-learning integrated courses meet the following
criteria:
• involve activity that addresses a need in the community (campus, local, regional,
or global) that aligns with course or project learning outcomes
• incorporate structured student reflection
• involve collaboration with an appropriate community organization/agency
• require a significant investment of time outside the classroom (10-15 hours for a
full-unit course; community work may be scheduled during class time)
Service-Learning Integrated Regular-Term Courses:
BA 351
EH 228
BI 411
EH 396
CH 418
LS 300
ED 315
PHS 213/SO 213
ED 316
PVS 201/SO 201
ED 317
RE 325
ED 319
SO 101 (certain sections)
ED 320
SO 376
ED 360
THA 104
EH 165
UES 360
EH 207
EH 208 (certain sections)
Exploration Term and Contract Learning
Katie Kauffman, Director
The Office of Exploration Term and Contract Learning provides counseling and
assistance for students interested in individualized study. Such study may occur during
the Exploration term or during the fall, spring, or summer terms.
Exploration Term Projects
Each January, Exploration term provides an opportunity for academic exploration not
possible during the regular term, including opportunities for study-travel or focused
Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2019-2020