Service learning is an experiential type learning that offers students the opportunity to apply their classroom education to the \u201creal\u201d world. The \u00a0SPCH 1311 for Health Sciences<\/a>\u00a0course includes a service learning project option. Additional professors who offer service learning components in their courses include: Theresa Glenn and Gretchen Harries.<\/p>\n Recently, Mary Ragan completed a service learning project for her Introduction to Speech Communication for Health Professionals course. Her service learning hours were spent volunteering for Learning Together Equestrians, which provides horse riding lessons as therapeutic treatment for children with special needs. Through her service learning project, Mary learned how special needs children communicate, particularly those with sensory problems.<\/p>\n On February 25, 2018, students enrolled in SPCH 1311 began an adventure that they never imagined could take place in a typical speech class. Through the means of a service learning project, 22 students experienced\u00a0academic learning by serving their community. These students participated in the 2018 Austin Crop Walk.<\/p>\nACC Student\u00a0Serves Children with Special Needs<\/h3>\n
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Communication Studies Class Makes a Difference in the Community<\/h3>\n