The mission of the Service Learning Program at High Point University is to engage students in experiential and interdisciplinary learning that promotes their understanding of responsible civic leadership and their commitment to it.
Service Learning connects the knowledge and skills students develop in the classroom with practical application in our community. It pushes students to engage professionals, listen to residents and collaborate on projects that improve life in the city of High Point for everyone.
High Point University offers about 30 service learning courses each year, engaging about 500 students in projects that align with the learning outcomes of their classes. All students serve at least 25 hours during the semester.
DIS 1000 SL
Hunger in America:
Works with local community gardens
ENG 1103 SL (W)
Writing and Research:
Tutors with after-school programs
ENG 2230 SL (L)
Literature and Community:
Tutors with the HPU Community Writing Center
DIS 1000 SL
True Crime:
Works with the Family Justice Center
PHL 2013 SL (E)
Ethics of Education:
Works at a local Title I school
PHL 2019 SL (E)
Environmental Ethics:
Works with the Piedmont Environmental Center
ENG 3000 SL
HPU LifeLines Presents: FANFICTION!:
Works with Operation Xcel’s after-school program
REL 2007 SL
Biblical Justice:
Serves with a local non-profit confronting issues of homelessness and food insecurity
REL 2015 SL (E)
Faith and Ethics:
Serves people experiencing poverty through Ward Street Mission
SOA 1020 SL (S)
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology:
Works with immigrant, refugee and food security issues in High Point.
ART 3081 SL
Documentary Photography:
Documents different aspects of life in High Point
BIO 3500 SL
Cell Biology:
Works with local Title I schools
COM 3322 SL
Character & UI Design:
Teaches kids how to do game design in an after-school program
COM 4343 SL
Convergent Journalism:
Uses media to tell the stories of non- profits in different sectors of society
COM 4415 SL
Strategic Communication Campaigns:
Creates events and turn-key marketing campaigns for local non-profits
INT 3240 SL
Global Issues in the Built Environment:
Works with housing issues in the US and abroad
EDU 3100 SL
Collaboration in General Education:
Works on collaborative projects with teachers in a Title I school
ENG 4140 SL
Community Writing:
Works with local organizations on public and professional writing projects
PSC 3332 SL
Campaigns and Elections:
Students work on a local campaign
SPN 2141 SL
Spanish for the Medical Professions:
Translates for the Community Clinic
SPN 3010 SL
Phonetics & Phonology:
Works with Spanish speaking youth and families