NUTR 580 - Service Learning Project Proposal 3 s.h.

Comprehensive study and application of the fundamental philosophy and organizing concepts of service-learning including needs assessment, collaboration and partnering, reflection, assessment, and risk management. Analysis of representative ‘best practice’ in service learning scenarios. Development of personal learning outcomes for knowledge and skills to be acquired as a result of service-learning project as well as goals and objectives for required service-learning project. Preparation and presentation of a complete service-learning project proposal including appropriate title, problem statement, summary of present status of situation and analysis of needs, objectives, review of literature and bibliography, identification of resources needed and methods to be used, timeline, and human subjects review and approval as needed. Planning for assessment and evaluation of service- learning project. Registration restrictions include: Required SUNY Affiliation Agreement signed by appropriate representatives of SUNY Oneonta and the cooperating facility/community agencies.
Prerequisite(s): M.S. in Nutrition and Dietetics degree graduate student and a “B” or better in NUTR 548 , NUTR 550 and NUTR 551 or permission of instructor.