Integrating Service Learning in Criminology Courses

Session Submission Type: Roundtable Session

Abstract

The Division on Women and Crime’s Committee on Teaching and Pedagogy has organized this roundtable to discuss a variety of techniques for integrating service learning into criminology and related courses. Broadly, service learning is a teaching method that incorporates community engagement with academic instruction. Service learning allows students to apply skills and knowledge learned in the classroom to make a difference in the community. Discussants will share their experiences and offer suggestions to help increase the benefits and mitigate the challenges associated with using academic community engagement. This roundtable is relevant for instructors both learning how to initiate and improve ongoing service learning projects.

Sub Unit

• Area VIII: Roundtables

Chair

• Kelly Knight, Sam Houston State University

Discussants

• Leslie Abell, Pennsylvania State University

• Allison Foley, Georgia Regents University

• Judith A. Ryder, St. John's University

• Devon Thacker Thomas, California State University, Fullerton

• Kelly Knight, Sam Houston State University