Individual and Interdisciplinary Studies Programs

Community Service Program Courses

CMSP-29500, CMSP-39500, CMSP-49500 Community Service U NLA

The community service program deals with volunteer work throughout the Ithaca area. Agencies train and orient students to their individual needs. The program is offered on a credit or noncredit basis. A faculty sponsor is needed if credit is desired. Prerequisites: Permission of department chair and dean. Variable credit; minimum of 2 credits. (Y)

CMSP-39700, CMSP-49700 Community Service Internship U NLA

Together with a faculty sponsor, students develop an interdisciplinary work-study project that combines an academic core with responsibilities in a professional setting. A design statement must be developed and approved in advance. Application forms and guidelines are available in the office of the dean. Students should have completed most of a major that prepares them for the work experience. See information on internships, p. 117. No more than 12 internship credits may be counted toward a degree. Advance approval by the provost is required for the 7th to 12th credits. Prerequisites: Permission of department chair and dean. Variable credit.

CMSP-29900, CMSP-39900, CMSP-49900 Community Service
Independent Study U LA

Students may register for independent study in areas that have cross-disciplinary aspects or that are not available elsewhere in the College. Those interested should obtain the independent studies application form and guidelines from the office of the dean and develop a project in consultation with a faculty sponsor. Offered on demand only. Prerequisites: Approval of the student's adviser; permission of department chair and dean. 1-4 credits.