Students MUST carefully review the class times (listed below), site responsibilities, and volunteer times and locations prior to registering for a SOC 225 Project Community section. Site descriptions, volunteer commitment information, enrollment processes, FAQs, the override request form, and all other details can be found at the Project Community website - https://sites.lsa.umich.edu/projectcommunity/
SOC 225 is an experiential course that is designed to help students participate in and reflect on community-engaged learning experiences through a sociological lens. Students are able to gain new perspectives on social inequalities through their experiences at a variety of sites, including elementary schools, afterschool programs, health clinics, social services agencies, advocacy centers, and other community organizations in Southeast Michigan.
Project Community Site Descriptions:
Education (Sections 002, 004, and 007 count for the Sociology & Social Work (SSW) Submajor)
Public Health (Sections 011, 015, and 017 count for the Sociology of Health & Medicine (SHM) Submajor/Minor and Sociology & Social Work (SSW) Submajor)
Criminal Legal (Section 018 counts for the Law, Justice, and Social Change (LJSC) Submajor/Minor and Sociology & Social Work (SSW) Submajor)
For any enrollment-related questions, email pcinfo@umich.edu or view the FAQs for more information.
Course Requirements:
Students enrolled in SOC 225 are responsible for regular attendance in the weekly lecture and discussion sections, as well as consistent participation at their designated community site for 2-4 hours per week outside of class. Students will be asked to complete weekly readings and reflective writing assignments.