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Fulfilling general education requirements through service

Brevard Community College - FL, Florida
President: Thomas E. Gamble

In fulfillment of a general education core requirement in the social sciences, students at Brevard Community College may opt to take a course entitled, Community Involvement. This service intensive course includes a commitment of 72 hours of service time. Students in this popular program may choose from over 250 different projects or placements. In class, students evaluate their experiences through a host of reflective activities including journals, short papers, and a community issues debate.


From Service Matters 1998: Engaging Higher Education In the Renewal of America s Communities and American Democracy

Website: http://www.brevardcc.edu/CSL/content.cfm?page=cslChoices

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