SERVICE-LEARNING
Participate in service-learning and make a difference in the community, satisfy graduation requirements, and gain resume-building “real-world” community service experience attractive to employers, graduate, and professional schools.
What Is Service-Learning?
Service-learning (SL) is a teaching method that enables students to apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to meaningful service to the community. Service-learning combines classroom learning goals and community service in a way that enhances or benefits both the student and the community.
Service-Learning Certificate
Students have the opportunity to earn recognition for completing SL designated courses. This certificate is open to all graduate and undergraduate students in any major. To qualify for the certificate, students must:
- Complete 12 credit-hours and 4 SL designated courses. Students may choose any of the UCF approved SL courses in any discipline. Service-Learning courses are designated with an “SL” and can be accessed under “special groups” in the class schedule.
- Maintain a 2.5 minimum GPA in all SL designated courses
- Complete a minimum of 60 community service hours in all SL designated courses
Students who are eligible to receive the Service-Learning Certificate must apply for it when they file their intent to graduate form, the semester prior to graduation. If you are involved in a service-learning course that has not been approved, please contact Experiential Learning to discuss your eligibility for the certificate.
Amy Zeh HIP Student Showcase
This showcase is for projects connected with HIP designated courses only.
Held during the fall and spring semesters, the Amy Zeh HIP Student Showcase celebrates students who have completed projects in their HIP courses. Students submit a presentation that highlights what they learned and their service, research experience, career readiness, and/or global competencies.
For more information about the Showcase, please visit the HIP Showcase page.
Questions about Service-Learning?
Please contact Marika Koch, SL Lead at Marika.Koch@ucf.edu or Experiential Learning at oel@ucf.edu