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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Birmingham-Southern College Catalog 2016-2017

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detail the objectives of the project, procedures to be used, timetable for work to be

completed, a bibliography, and the means by which the project will be evaluated. For a

unit of credit, students should complete at least 150 clock hours of work associated with

the contract during the term, including time spent reading, writing, or completing other

assignments, as well as time on site for an internship experience. The department chair of

the faculty sponsor, the student’s academic advisor, and the Exploration Term and

Contract Learning Committee review and must approve all proposals. Contract titles and

descriptions appear on the academic transcript, and contracts are kept on file in the Office

of Academic Records.

Contracts are not an alternative for existing courses in the curriculum. Courses may not

be redeemed by contract. Not-candidate-for-degree students are not allowed to design and

contract individualized learning experiences. Individualized courses usually carry the

designation of the supervising discipline. The college-wide designations “IND,” “GEN,”

and other interdisciplinary designations are also available as alternatives for courses that

do not fall clearly within a single discipline. Courses with non-disciplinary designations

do not satisfy Explorations curriculum requirements. Exploration term contracts are

numbered 299 or 499; regular term independent study contracts are numbered 293, 393,

or 493; and regular term career orientation practicums or pre-professional internships are

numbered 297, 397, or 497. See the “Common Course Numbers” section in this catalog

for more information. A maximum of two units counting toward graduation may be

earned for independent study and internships. Career orientation practicums or pre-

professional internships for academic credit normally carry a satisfactory or

unsatisfactory grade (“S”/“U”).

Bunting Center for Engaged Study and Community Action

Kristin Harper, Director

The Bunting Center for Engaged Study and Community Action promotes active civic

engagement by encouraging participation in service-learning projects with local, national,

and international agencies or organizations. Service-learning combines academic study,

community work, and intentional reflection. The essential question posed by Bunting

Center experiences is

how do we develop the best combination of knowledge, skills, and

values that will make a positive difference in our communities?

The Bunting Center provides opportunities for the Birmingham-Southern College

community to

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engage in the community beyond the gate

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recognize and challenge assumptions

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interact across cultures

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reconsider ways of knowing and sources of knowledge

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understand and practice civic involvement

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channel personal and academic interests to address community-identified needs

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act to recognize and correct injustice

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prepare for lives of active citizenship