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Community Service Learning

 

Community service learning allows you to improve your academic skills by doing hands-on service outside of the classroom that address local community needs.

Benefits of Community Service Learning

  1. Win $$ cash awards, scholarships, paid internships, or get paid for service.

  2. Get hands-on experience in your field of study. Stacey Jones

  3. Enhance your resume while exploring career opportunities. Students like Amee Bearne got a job after graduation because of her civic work.

  4. Boost your grad school application. CSL hours show initiative and commitment.

  5. Develop problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills. Christopher Zepeda

  6. Make friends and develop networking opportunities.

  7. Make a difference: affect policy outcomes or advocate for change! Khary Dvorak-Ewell

 



At SF State, the total number of hours (at least 20–40 each semester) you complete in officially-recognized service learning classes is recorded on your Official Transcript, which helps you in scholarship or job applications, admissions to graduate or professional programs, and demonstrates experience to future employers. At SF State, there are more than 400 exciting, designated service learning courses available to you.

 


SF State a Leader in Community Service Learning: 2010-2011  

Colleges

9

Departments

45

Faculty

270

CSL Course Sections

426

Students enrolled in CSL Courses

8,891

CSL Student Hours

252,459

Value of *Services $2.5 Million@
($9.92 hr min. wage)

 

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