Social Awareness Course Components
At KU, the Center for Service Learning tracks social awareness course experiences across undergraduate programs. Instructors teaching social awareness courses should notify the CSL of their course's existence by submitting the course for official designation.
If you would like to consult with our staff about how to get started or find resources, please contact us at csl@ku.edu.
Social Awareness, Defined
Social awareness courses include content that provides context on a social issue, historical trend, or other aspect of society that might inform student service, advocacy, or other social change work.
Why Designate a Class as Social Awareness?
Identifying courses as service learning:
- Provides students and instructors with additional opportunities to be recognized through awards, leadership roles, funding, and other recognition opportunities.
- Helps students earn the Certificate in Service Learning, which is notated on their transcripts.
- Streamlines the CSL and KU's process for tracking social awareness courses, instructors, and students who engage in these experiences.