SEM-118 |
Psychology of Non-Violence |
This SERVICE LEARNING hybrid course will present the issues of interpersonal ( domestic / sexual ) and intrapersonal ( self-injury / suicide ) violence through a psychological lens with a special focus on mental health , social justice , advocacy for affected populations , and strategies for the promotion of non-violence . As a servicelearning course , students will research related topics , create and present advocacy plans , and engage in a minimum of 12 meaningful direct or indirect service hours in support of populations affected . Students must obtain clearances at the start of the semester to be able to complete direct service hours with off-campus Community Partners ( PA criminal History , Child Abuse , and FBI ). Indirect service hours with on and off-campus Community Partners may also require students to have clearnances . This course meets the University ' s definition of writing intensive . |
3.00 |
Take ENG-101 . ( Required , Previous ). |
SEM-120 |
The Power of Story |
This course focuses on stories as the lens through which we understand ourselves and others . Through exploring a wide range of stories as well as examining our personal narratives , students will learn the power of story in shaping the human experience . Emphasis will be placed on identifying and challenging our narrative lens and exploring how story can be used to provide a voice for historically oppressed , marginalized , or disenfranchised people . This course focuses on racism , one of the five critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy : earth , nonviolence , women , racism , and immigration . This course meets the University ' s definition of writing intensive . |
3.00 |
Take ENG-101 . ( Required , Previous ). |