Service-Learning and Peace Education Course

Earn 3 credit hours (undergrad or grad) for less than 1/2 the cost with Mayerson Foundation Scholarship available to all who enroll.

Service-Learning: an instructional strategy that connects classrooms to their communities, enhances academic achievement, encourages civic responsibility, and serves as an instrument of peace.

University of Cincinnati College of Education, Criminal Justice and Human Services
Fall, 2008-2009: 3 credits (undergrad/grad) or CEUs
Service-Learning & Peace Education (18 PRFS 518 805 ) is an education course offered in partnership with the Urban Center for Peace Education and Research for students interested in understanding the educational reform movement of service-learning. This course will include:
• Understanding the theory and practice of service-learning
• Creating meaningful & relevant lesson plans for all students
• Building learning partnerships with community organizations
• Analyzing appropriate reflection techniques
• Deepen your understanding of social justice issues

The course will involve current research in the field of service-learning, readings, guest speakers, building community connections, and a capstone presentation on service-learning methodology. It is expected that you will be engaged in a service experience in a social-service agency for a portion of the instructional hours.

Class credits will apply toward:
• Masters and Doctoral programs in Educational Studies
• Professional Development graduate credit for teacher licensure renewal
• A Peace Education Certificate
• An Urban Education Certificate
• Continuing Education Units

This course includes:
• Fall quarter; 1st. class on September 3, 2008
• Schedule: Meet once a week (Wednesdays)/12 weeks/2 hrs. 15 minutes per session/3:45-6:00pm (we can create our schedule as long as we meet the 30 instructional hours)
• Reduced cost ($206 per credit), plus tuition support from the Mayerson Foundation (equal to one credit).
• 3 credit hours (Graduate/Undergraduate)
• CEU Unit Options ($100 each)
• 30 instructional hours
• Location: Ursuline Academy of Cincinnati; 5535 Pfeiffer Rd, Blue Ash, Ohio
• Course registration at the first class session


For more information contact:

Steve Elliott

Cell Phone: (513) 706-3480 E-Mail: stephenell@aol.com

Program Director, High School Service-Learning Program

The Mayerson Foundation, Cincinnati, Ohio.