{"id":223,"date":"2022-11-22T10:05:41","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T15:05:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/middlesexcollege.edu\/community-programs\/?page_id=223"},"modified":"2026-08-11T12:00:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T16:00:22","slug":"community-engaged-learning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/middlesexcollege.edu\/community-programs\/community-engaged-learning\/","title":{"rendered":"Community-Engaged Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CEL is a form of learning that utilizes participation, exploration and hands-on action to apply learning from the classroom in a practical application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading bb-primary-1\">What is Community-Engaged Learning<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Community-Engaged Learning (CEL) is a teaching method that links course content to real-life experiences that focus on community needs. While taking CEL classes, students participate in an established project \u2013 often as a group \u2013 that is designed collaboratively by faculty and non-profit community partners. CEL projects directly address course learning outcomes by applying course concepts to real world problems and challenges. Students connect their service experiences to their coursework through intentional class assignments and ongoing reflection. Students who engage in CEL have been shown to feel more connected to the College community, have a better understanding of their course content, and deeper insight into social issues faced by the local community.<\/p>\n\n\n\r\n<div class=\"accordion accordion--secondary accordion--secondary-size1 js-accordion\">\r\n  <div class=\"accordion__section\">\r\n    <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__head white\">\r\n      <h3 class=\"mb-0 h4\">Program Benefits<\/h3>\r\n      <span class=\"accordion__arrow\">\r\n        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M224 416c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-192-192c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L224 338.8l169.4-169.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-192 192C240.4 412.9 232.2 416 224 416z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      <\/span>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"accordion__body\">\r\n      <p><p>Students who engage in Community-Engaged Learning have been shown to feel more engaged with the College community, have a better understanding of the course content, and deeper insight into the social issues faced by the local community.<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n    <\/div><!-- \/.accordion__body -->\r\n  <\/div><!-- \/.accordion__section -->\r\n<\/div><!-- \/.accordion js-accordion -->\n\n\r\n<div class=\"accordion accordion--secondary accordion--secondary-size1 js-accordion\">\r\n  <div class=\"accordion__section\">\r\n    <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__head white\">\r\n      <h3 class=\"mb-0 h4\">How to Participate<\/h3>\r\n      <span class=\"accordion__arrow\">\r\n        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M224 416c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-192-192c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L224 338.8l169.4-169.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-192 192C240.4 412.9 232.2 416 224 416z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      <\/span>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"accordion__body\">\r\n      <p><p>Community-Engaged Learning courses are currently available through the History and Social Sciences, English and Mathematics departments.<\/p>\n<p>Community-Engaged Learning course offerings will vary from semester to semester as the College continues to expand CEL into other academic departments.<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n    <\/div><!-- \/.accordion__body -->\r\n  <\/div><!-- \/.accordion__section -->\r\n<\/div><!-- \/.accordion js-accordion -->\n\n\r\n<div class=\"accordion accordion--secondary accordion--secondary-size1 js-accordion\">\r\n  <div class=\"accordion__section\">\r\n    <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__head white\">\r\n      <h3 class=\"mb-0 h4\">Search for CEL Courses<\/h3>\r\n      <span class=\"accordion__arrow\">\r\n        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M224 416c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-192-192c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L224 338.8l169.4-169.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-192 192C240.4 412.9 232.2 416 224 416z\"\/><\/svg>\r\n      <\/span>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <div class=\"accordion__body\">\r\n      <p><p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>You can view a list of all <a href=\"https:\/\/middlesexcollege-ss.colleague.elluciancloud.com\/Student\">CEL courses<\/a> offered each semester. You can register for any CEL course offered if you have completed all designated pre-requisites for that course.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Please note: CEL courses do not have any specific prerequisites beyond those for the course.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n    <\/div><!-- \/.accordion__body -->\r\n  <\/div><!-- \/.accordion__section -->\r\n<\/div><!-- \/.accordion js-accordion -->\n\n\r\n<div class=\"accordion accordion--secondary accordion--secondary-size1 js-accordion\">\r\n  <div class=\"accordion__section\">\r\n    <a href=\"#\" class=\"accordion__head white\">\r\n      <h3 class=\"mb-0 h4\">Community Partners<\/h3>\r\n      <span class=\"accordion__arrow\">\r\n        <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M224 416c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-192-192c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L224 338.8l169.4-169.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-192 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