Community Service Courses
Community Service 1 and 101
Fresno State students can enroll in two different courses that provide them with an in-depth community service-learning experience and provide academic credit in exchange for volunteer service. Students enrolled in theses courses can select where they wish to complete their service from hundreds of community based organizations and can tailor the experience to fit their schedule and interests. The two courses available to students are Community Service 1: Community Service-Learning and Community Service 101: Community Service Internships. These courses are open to all students regardless of major or year in school.
Which Course is Right for You?
To help you decide which class is right for you, review the side-by-side course comparison below. Note that it does not matter which course you take first; choose the course that best fits your needs.
| Community Service 1 | Community Service 101 | |
|---|---|---|
| Class Meetings | One class meeting (60 – 75 minutes) per week | Two 60 minute workshops: one at the beginning of the semester and one at the end of the semester |
| Required Service Hours | Class + 15 service hours = 1 unit Class + 30 service hours = 2 units Class + 60 service hours = 3 units |
45 service hours = 1 unit 90 service hours = 2 units 135 service hours = 3 units |
| Course Assignments | In-class participation, some short reading and writing assignments, and a final paper/project (approximately 5 pages) due at the end of the semester. | 1 unit = 3 page paper 2 units = 4 page paper 3 units = 5 page paper (all due at the end of the semester) |
| Grading | Credit/Non Credit only. | Credit/Non Credit only. |
| Ability to re-enroll/repeat the course | None | Can earn up to 6 units that will apply towards graduation requirements, but an unlimited number of Com S 101 units can appear on your transcripts. |
