Academics
Service-Learning Experiences
BIO 211 ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AND SCIENCE LABORATORY 1 CREDIT
This laboratory experience introduces students to the protocols of scientific experimentation and
the relationship of those protocols to environmental issues. Concurrent with BIO 201.
This class completed over 10 water quality tests to compare water upstream and downstream of two dams along Chester Creek. This Service-Learning project was conceived by a request from the Executive Director of the Chester-Ridley-Crum Watershed Association.
CA 355 ADVERTISING 3 CREDITS
An introduction to the principles and practices of contemporary advertising, this course explores
the role of advertising in the marketplace, the elements of a successful advertisement, advertising
production, and media. Prerequisite: CA 210 or CA 215 (either with a minimum grade of C).
Students in this class were assigned a Service- Learning project to design an ad campaign to collect much needed toiletries for the House of Grace in Philadelphia. This organization is a catholic worker community which provides medical services and limited housing to the homeless.
EDU 345 LANGUAGE ARTSMETHODSI 3 CREDITS
This course focuses on the reading-writing connection from the reading perspective. Linguistic
foundation, pre-reading theory, developing reading readiness experiences, cognitive instructional
practices in the teaching of reading comprehension, initial decoding strategies, and critical thinking
skills are studied. Students learn through the development of lesson plans, unit plans, and Service-Learning
experiences. Prerequisites: EDU 202, EDU 220, and EDU 248; concurrent withEDU 355, EDU 370, EDU 390, and EDU 395. Proof of a current Pennsylvania Child Abuse
History Clearance and a Pennsylvania Criminal Background Clearance are required in order to
begin this course. No student may begin this class without all current clearances. This course can only be taken after the student has received an official Letter of Acceptance to the Education major.
These Education majors gained hands on knowledge of how to differentiate learning skills for at-risk students and put learned theory and pedagogical skills into practice. They did their Service-Learning at Chester Community Charter School, St. Katharine Drexel School and La Salle Academy.
EDU 230 INTRODUCTION TO EXCEPTIONALITIES IN CHILDREN AND YOUTH 3 CREDITS
Students are introduced to current research and practices concerning the range of exceptionalities
in children. Course content includes attention to policies, legislation, programs, methods, and
materials. Various resource personnel are invited to address students on pertinent issues in this
area of education. A field experience in local programs which is designed to meet the needs of
exceptional children is required. Prerequisites: EDU 202 and EDU 220. Proof of a currentPennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and a Pennsylvania Criminal Background
Clearance are required in order to begin this course. No student may begin this class without allcurrent clearances.
Neumann students had the opportunity to observe and help teachers at the Chester Charter School.
ENG 250 LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS 3 CREDITS
This course, especially recommended for prospective teachers of English, explores a representative
sampling of literature which is suitable for children and adolescents, such as award-winning
children’s novels; classic and contemporary coming-of-age novels; other fiction dealing with
significant social issues; at least two plays; and a selection of appropriate poems. Attention is given
to the historical development of literature for young people and to adapting various instructional
methods and critical approaches which enhance the teaching of this body of literature. Prerequisite: ENG 101 (with a minimum grade of C) or placement into ENG 102. (English Literature Core Course)
This class conducted reading and writing activities at the Chester Community Charter School and read to children at the Neumann Child Development Center.
INT 326 Service-Learning with Native Americans
Enrolled students in this class fund their spring break trip to New Mexico to work with students at a small elementary school with a high Pueblo Indian population.
MUS 253, 254 PIANO PERFORMANCE 1 CREDIT PER LEVEL
MUS 353, 354
MUS 453, 454
In this course, the student develops piano performance skills by performing in front of a small
audience of peers every week, thus producing a more comfortable performance level. Relaxation
and mental focus techniques, performance poise, and piano technical skills are practiced
throughout the semester. Students also become active listeners by offering constructive criticism
to the performer.
Music students performed piano concerts for the Sisters at the Assisi House and the Neumann Child Development Center.
NUR 360 NURSING RESEARCH 3 CREDITS
This junior level course enables students to examine current clinical practice through critical
analysis of research literature. Qualitative and quantitative research processes are examined. The
ethics of research is included. Prerequisites: MATH 102, NUR 305, and NUR 330.
Nursing students performed assessments and screenings for a variety of schools, recreation centers and hospitals as their Service-Learning Component.
PCC 500 INTRODUCTION TO PASTORAL CARE AND COUNSELING 3 CREDITS
This course demonstrates the foundational principles of pastoral care and counseling as part of
community-based service by (1) distinguishing the unique ministries of pastoral/spiritual care,
pastoral counseling, and spiritual direction and community counseling and (2) articulating one’s
own pastoral focus in light of the following themes: holistic attention to self-care; personal,
communal, and organizational-graced history; and commitment to advocacy.
Graduate students in this class served as consultants and researchers regarding ethical issues at various churches and non-profit agencies in tri state area.
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