- Self and Community

Institution:

The Evergreen State College

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Description:

Faculty: Toska Olson (sociology), Heesoon Jun (FS) (psychology), Craig Apperson (W) (psychology, counseling) Major areas of study include psychology, sociology, human services and writing. Class Standing: Juniors or seniors; transfer students welcome. Prerequisites: Solid college level reading and writing skills. Commitment to enroll in the program for the entire year and do an internship/volunteer work during winter quarter. The major goal of the program is to link theory and practice. Students will have opportunities to understand abstract theories by applying them to projects and activities and by putting them into practice in real-world situations. This three-quarter program involves learning psychological and sociological perspectives in fall quarter, applying them to field work in winter quarter, and returning to the classroom in spring quarter to assess what worked and to suggest future improvements. During fall quarter, students will study psychological and sociological perspectives on identity, society, social problems and human service work. Students will examine questions such as where do I fit within my community How does my society influence me How can I have a positive impact on my community and society Students will explore the reciprocal relationship between self and community through program readings, class activities and fieldwork exercises. During winter quarter, students will make meaningful service contributions to local, national, or international organizations by participating in an internship or volunteer work for 40 hours a week, the equivalent of 16 credits. Students will communicate electronically with the faculty during winter quarter to ask questions and discuss their learning. In addition, they may meet with faculty and colleagues for seminar discussions. Students will return to the classroom in spring quarter to reflect on, critically examine and integrate their fall quarter theoretical learning with their winter quarter practical experience. The major project this quarter will be a synthesis paper that details this integration, proposes how to more effectively prepare students for community work and develops effective guidelines for serving the community. In the spring, students may continue their community work for four of the 16 credits. Studies will encompass lectures, workshops, seminar discussions, reading, writing, research, small group collaboration and student presentations about topics related to self and community. Students who successfully complete this program will gain considerable experience with applied work in the social sciences and human services and with independent scholarly research and writing. Total: 16 credits each quarter. Enrollment: 50 Internship Possibilities: All students are required to participate in an internship or volunteer work for 16 credits during winter quarter. Students may continue their internship for four of the 16 credits during spring quarter. Special Expenses: Travel expense during winter quarter is dependent upon the location of the student's chosen community service work. Program is preparatory for careers and future studies in psychology, sociology and social work.

Credits:

16.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.evergreen.edu

Phone Number:

(360) 867-6170

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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