Service-Learning for Students
Welcome to Service-Learning at Stockton University
Service-Learning is an experiential learning pedagogy that moves students beyond the classroom to become active participants in their learning and develop civic knowledge and skills. Students who take Service-Learning courses work with local, national, and international non-profit and public organizations to deeply learn and practice course content by working on a real, community-identified need. Students learn the course material, get to work directly on an issue facing the community, and learn about their communities in the process.
Fall 2026 Service-Learning Designated Courses
| Title | Subject Description | Course Number | Section | Instructor |
| DIGITAL STORYTELLING | Communication Studies | 2210 | 1 | Jimmy Chairman |
| INCLUSIVE LEARNING IN EDUCATION | Education | 2241 | 4 | Dana Grasso |
| SERVICE LEARNING I | EDHD | 2100 | 1 | Erin O'Hanlon |
| SERVICE LEARNING II | EDHD | 3200 | 1 | Erin O'Hanlon |
| ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND POLICY LAB | Env. Studies | 3316 | 1 | Daniel Moscovici |
| WOMEN, GENDER, AND SEXUALITY | GAH | 1039 | 1 | Kristin Jacobson |
| LEADERSHIP STRATEGY AND CHANGE | GEN | 2101 | 1 | Frank Rudnesky |
| TOOLS FOR SOCIAL CHANGE | GEN | 2646 | 1 | Rona Whitehead |
| SOCIAL DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH | GEN | 3130 | 1 | Sunny Mathews |
| DEATH AND DYING | GIS | 3000 | 1 | Ted Alter |
| SCIENCE OF FORECASTING WAVES | GNM | 1136 | 1 | David Werner |
| MEDICAL INFORMATICS | GNM | 3126 | 1 | Helen Wei |
| PERSPECTIVES OF CAREGIVING | GSS | 2352 | 1 | Dana Grasso |
| COMMUNITY SCHOOLS: URBAN CHANGE AGENTS | GSS | 3184 | 2 | Amanda Jones Layman |
| COMMUNITY SCHOOLS: URBAN CHANGE AGENTS | GSS | 3184 | 3 | Amanda Jones Layman |
| AGING AND MENTAL HEALTH | PSYCH/GERO | 3616 | 1 | Hannah Wolfe |
| ETHICS & TEAMWORK IN HEALTH CARE | Health Sciences | 2501 | 1 | Anthony Dissen |
| ETHICS & TEAMWORK IN HEALTH CARE | Health Sciences | 2501 | 2 | Renee Cavezza |
| ETHICS & TEAMWORK IN HEALTH CARE | Health Sciences | 2501 | 3 | Michele Previti |
| ETHICS & TEAMWORK IN HEALTH CARE | Health Sciences | 2501 | 4 | Nicole Milan-Tyner |
| ETHICS & TEAMWORK IN HEALTH CARE | Health Sciences | 2501 | 5 | Michele Previti |
| POPULATION HEALTH CLINICAL | Nursing | 4105 | 6 | Michele Gaguski/Lauren Mulrooney |
| POPULATION HEALTH CLINICAL | Nursing | 4105 | 7 | Michele Gaguski/Jill Berenato |
| POPULATION HEALTH CLINICAL | Nursing | 4105 | 8 | Michele Gaguski/Sonia Marchitello |
| POPULATION HEALTH CLINICAL | Nursing | 4105 | 9 | Michele Gaguski/Michelle Brunke |
| PHYSICS I | Physics | 2220 | 1 | Joe Trout |
| INDEPENDENT STUDY - THE LGBTQ+ YOUTH SAFE SPACE INITATIVE | PSYCH | 4800 | Colleen Kase | |
| INDEPENDENT STUDY - THE LGBTQ+ YOUTH SAFE SPACE INITATIVE | PSYCH | 4800 | Jimmy Hamill |
Explore The Different Modes of Service-Learning:
Direct Service-Learning: person-to-person, face-to-face service projects in which the students’ service directly impacts individuals who receive the service from the students. Examples include
- Tutoring other students and adults
- Conducting art/music/dance lessons for youth
- Giving presentations on violence and drug prevention
- Helping in a homeless shelter
- Creating life reviews for Hospice patients
Indirect Service-Learning: working on broad issues, environmental projects, or community development–projects that have clear benefits to the community or environment, but not necessarily to individually identified people. Examples include
- Compiling a town history
- Restoring historic structures or building low-income housing
- Removing invasive plants and restoring ecosystems in preserve areas for public use
Research-Based Service-Learning: gathering and presenting information on areas of interest and need–projects that find, gather, and report on information that is needed. Examples include
- Writing a guide on available community services and translating it into Spanish and other languages of new residents
- Conducting longitudinal studies of local bodies of water; water testing for local residents
- Gathering information and creating brochures or videos for non-profit or government agencies
Advocacy Service-Learning: educating others about topics of public interest–projects that aim to create awareness and action on some issue that impacts the community. Examples include
- Planning and putting on public forums on topics of interest in the community
- Conducting public information campaigns on topics of interest or local needs
- Working with elected officials to draft legislation to improve communities
Student Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my course is designated as Service-Learning?
When reviewing courses for your upcoming term, you can identify a Service-Learning course in the course description or the course attribute listed as Service-Learning. Once the course is in session, your faculty member will discuss the Service-Learning component and the Service-Learning Coordinator will visit your course to explain Service-Learning further.
What is the GEN 3851 Blackboard Course?
GEN 3851 is a Blackboard course that occurs concurrently with your Service-Learning designated course. By completing the four assignments and your Service-Learning project/hours, you will receive Service-Learning "Pass" on your semesters transcript.
How many hours of service do I need to complete?
Your course faculty member will determine if your service project is project based or hours based. Please refer to them and/or your syllabus.
What if I'm in more than one Service-Learning course this semester?
If you are in more than one Service-Learning designated course this semester, the GEN 3851 Assignments only have to be completed for one of the courses in Blackboard.
Is the Celebration of Service mandatory?
The Celebration of Service is not mandatory unless your professor requires you to. However, the Celebration of Service is a great way to showcase your service project to the greater community.
What if I can't find a community partner?
Some faculty will already have established community partners for you to work with whereas others will require you to view our compendium of partners to select a community partner. If you are still having challenges, please contact the Service-Learning Coordinator as soon as possible in the semester.
If you find a community partner on your own, it is required to let the Service-Learning Coordinator know as soon as possible to establish an affiliation agreement. You will not be permitted to work with that community partner until that affiliation agreement is fully executed.
Apply for a Civic Engagement Micro-Grant
As a student in a Service-Learning course, you have the opportunity to apply for a Micro-Grant that will further support and enhance your service project. Please complete the following application by Friday, March 20th to be considered.
