What is Community Service-Learning?

A course-based, credit bearing educational experience in which students:

• participate in an organized service activity that meets identified community needs;
• reflect on the service activity in such a way as to gain further understanding of course content, a broader appreciation of the discipline, and an enhanced sense of civic responsibility.

Mission

The mission of the Center for Community Service-Learning at California State University, Northridge is to inspire, encourage and support students and faculty in their pursuit of academic excellence through involvement in community service.

Community service-learning combines explicit academic learning objectives, preparation and reflection with meaningful work in the community. Students participating in community service-learning provide direct service to nonprofit and public organizations as part of their requirement for academic credit, while professors help them understand the connection between the tasks they perform and their academic course work.