Service Learning (SLS 2940)
1 credit
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Program Overview
Project Overview: Ocean Conservation. Join us in Portugal as we learn about Ocean conservation efforts. We will actively engage, and complete service focused on Ocean Conservation in Florida (Atlantic Ocean) and connect the experience when we explore Portugal. Before our trip, we will spend some time learning about Ocean Conservation efforts by visiting a facility located on Florida's East Coast. Then while in Portugal, we will engage in service while we learn about Ocean Conservation efforts in Lisbon and Faro. Students will complete 5 hours of service learning on Florida’s Atlantic Ocean and 20 hours in Portugal.
You will complete 25 hours of service learning in this course. Before applying what, we learn, we need to understand the environment in which they were designed. So, while in the country we will also explore historic sites, and engage in cultural activities while enjoying Portugal’s landscape, architecture, and beaches. Highlights include a tour of ruins, palaces, towers, and many more.
Service Project Overview
This service-oriented global experience will be all about learning and doing!
We will explore and learn about environmental efforts regarding Ocean Conservation both in our local area and Portugal. First, we will learn about ocean conservation on Florida’s East Coast, then while in Portugal will visit the local organizations center to learn about their efforts to save the ocean. We will actively participate in conservation and rescue efforts in our local community and overseas. The culmination of our service efforts will be a comparison of what we learned abroad and what is being done locally to address these issues. Students will examine how global solutions can be applied to impact our local community. Students will complete 25 hours of service learning.
SERVICE LEARNING Prerequisite: Minimum 2.0 institutional or overall GPA; or department approval This course gives the student the opportunity to grow academically, pre-professionally, personally and civically through participation in a service-learning experience. Students meet real needs in the community by applying knowledge from their courses. Students complete 20 hours of service per credit, complete written reflections, and meet regularly with assigned faculty member. Multiple credit course. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 credits, but grade forgiveness cannot be applied.
2.0 Institutional or Overall GPA
This program will receive partial funding by Valencia's Student Development Office, the Valencia Foundation, and the SAGE Office. These departments will be contributing a percentage towards the cost of participation. Funding is limited to a set number of students per program.
Eligible students can use their financial aid to cover part or all of the final payment and/or additional program costs (airfare, accommodations, meals, etc.) as long as the course satisfies your degree requirements. Complete a MY EDUCATION PLAN or meet with an Academic Advisor for details. It is important that this course count towards your degree or certificate program; otherwise, your financial aid payment may be reduced.
All Meetings are required
All Meetings are required
Please note that the program may be altered or cancelled at any time at the discretion of Valencia College, and, in many circumstances, airfare or other transportation costs incurred by the student may not be refundable. Dates and prices are subject to change without notice before the application deadline.