HSCI 491

I. Course Title: Service-Learning and Civic Engagement in Health II

II. Course Number: HSCI 491

III. Credit Hours: 3 credits

IV. Prerequisites: HSCI 490.

V. Course Description: 

Involves students in activities that address community-identified health needs while developing academic and critical thinking skills and commitment to community service. A community partnership is established that focuses on improving the health of citizens. Health science concepts and applications are integrated through systematic examination of an identified need within the community health organization. Students complete a comprehensive body of work that may include a needs assessment, situational analysis, and/or development of an action plan to address the community health problem.

Note(s): Applied Learning designated course.  This course is the second of a two part series in service learning for Health Science majors.

VI. Goals and Objectives of the Course:

At the completion of the course the student will:

1. Synthesize knowledge and skills learned in core and specialization courses to identify methods to improve a community health problem.
2. Assess a specific community health problem and recommend a plan of action to address the problem.
3. Design and carry out procedures to address the community health problem.
4. Evaluate outcomes and make recommendations for improving the community's health. 

Review and Approval