002 DST, TCEASTBANK , Independent study section. Contact instructor for permission number

Grading basis/credits: A-F only, 2 credit(s)

Equivalencies: Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for: PA 3971

Prereq: [3302W or PA 3961W] with grade of at least C

Description: The field experience is an internship-based course that encourages civic engagement and provides practical leadership situations for students to apply the theories and concepts learned in the previous two leadership courses. Students will identify three goals, competencies or skills they wish to further develop during the semester. Students will serve as Public Achievement coaches at St. Bernard's School in St. Paul where the middle and high school students are getting involved in constructing projects around issues in their school/community. In the process, they are learning about leadership, public work, and public life. Coaches help with the projects and facilitate group learning. The experience is intended to provide undergraduate students with an exciting opportunity to integrate theoretical reflection on leadership, social change, and civic engagement. The coach's role will be to help younger citizens think and speak more clearly about the political world (in a language populated with concepts concerning public work, power, freedom, interests, and problem-solving) and help students cultivate the leadership skills of deliberation, negotiation, teamwork, and public speaking. Through this work, students in the field experience will learn about their own leadership styles, skills, and goals.

Co-Instructor: Werner,Linnette R

Co-Instructor: Ve Lure,Christine Elizabeth