Abstract
Service-learning opportunities provide students with valuable professional experience beyond training and practical skills. In a pilot study of Criminal Justice students enrolled in an undergraduate Homeland Security class, student volunteers report opportunities for practicing leadership at an after-school program. Responses were also compared to a leadership curriculum prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Student volunteers collectively focus on providing mentorship, tutoring assistance, and behavioral regulation. Results add to literature documenting service-learning impact on professional development.
Recommended Citation
Bonnan-White, Jess and Lanaras, Emily
(2019)
"Leadership Opportunities in Service-Learning: A Pilot Study in a Homeland Security Classroom,"
Journal of Community Engagement and Higher Education: Vol. 11:
Iss.
3, Article 2.
Available at:
https://scholars.indianastate.edu/jcehe/vol11/iss3/2
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