Why take a CEL class?
Research shows that community-engaged classroom experiences lead to:
- Higher GPAs
- Enhanced leadership skills
- Positive student-faculty partnerships
Courses CEL designated
| Empty Bowls Practicum | Language in Motion |
| Group Communication | Forensic Accounting |
| Storytelling | Communication Philosophy |
| Federal Taxation: Individuals | Health Communication |
| Senior Capstone II (ESS) | Introduction to Business |
| Social Science Research Methods | Reading Difficulties Lab (R.O.A.R.) |
| Sociology Senior Seminar | America: Nation of Immigrations |
| Social Work Practice: Large Groups, Organizations and Communities | Integrated Media Lab I |
| Statistical Consulting | Spring Break Alternative |
| Cultural Learning Tour | American Families Aging & Society |
... and look for more to come!
To see what CEL courses are being offered this semester, go to Juniata class schedules, search by type tab, and select Community Engaged Learning, or click here.
Juniata's Mission & CEL
Juniata College's mission is to empower our students to develop the skills, knowledge, and values that lead to a fulfilling life of service and ethical leadership in the global community. One of our Institutional Learning Objectives for students is to be engaged with themselves and the world, and community-engaged learning provides one pathway to this outcome.
Juniata prides itself on evolving with the higher education community in accordance with research which is why we have modeled our program after the standard created by the Stanford Initiative, which you can learn about here.