Orientation for Life in Iowa Service Learning Practicum
Course: Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) 380, section XV
Prepares students for sevice learning in Iowa communities. Class work examines the sustainable community from five perspectives: politically, economically, spiritually, ecologically, and in community. Students perform research and asset mapping of the community in which they will be working.
Prerequisite: accepted in Life in Iowa program
Dates: May 10-12
Day/Time: Monday through Wednesday
Delivery method: on site
Location: Ames or Madrid
Credit: 1 undergraduate credit
Tuition: $196
Delivery fee: none
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Nancy Bevin, Assistant Professor
Registration deadline: May 3
Text: Haas, Toni and Nachtigal, Paul. 1998. Place Value.
Appalacia Educational Laboratory. ISBN 1880785196.

Life in Iowa Service Learning Practicum
Course: Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) 382, section XV
Introduces students to community-based learning for leadership and service in locations throughout the state. Student resides in an Iowa community to work on a locally defined project. Campus and community mentors help design and oversee the service learning practicum. Guided activity/reflection and a final report are required.
Prerequisite: LAS 380 (Orientation for Life in Iowa Service Learning Practicum) or 381 (Life in Iowa Seminar)
Dates: May 17-July 23
Delivery method: on site
Location:
Credit: 1 undergraduate credit
Tuition: $196
Delivery fee: none
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Nancy Bevin, Assistant Professor
Registration deadline: May 3
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Life in Iowa Service Internship
Course: Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS) 383, section XV
Introduces students to community-based learning for leadership and service in locations throughout the state. Student resides in an Iowa community to work on a locally defined project. Campus and community mentors help design and oversee the service learning practicum. Guided activity/reflection and a final report are required.
Prerequisite: accepted in Life in Iowa program
Dates: May 17-July 23
Delivery method: on site
Location:
Credit: 4 undergraduate credits
Tuition: $784
Delivery fee: none
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: Nancy Bevin, Assistant Professor
Registration deadline: May 3
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Internship in Environmental Studies
Course: Environmental Studies (Env S) 390, section XB
Practical experience with nature centers, government agencies, schools, private conservation groups, and other organizations.
Prerequisite: approval of the environmental studies coordinator
Dates: May 17-August 6
Delivery method: on site
Location:
Credit: 4 undergraduate credits
Tuition: $784
Delivery fee: none
Computer fee applies--see table
Instructor: William Crumpton, Associate Professor
Registration deadline: May 3
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