2015-2016 Catalog

LAWS 1581 Service Learning

Variable

Prerequisite

(6) LAWS 1500, LAWS 1501, LAWS 1503, LAWS 1505, LAWS 1509, and instructor approval - must be completed prior to taking this course.

Course Description

Service-learning offers an opportunity for students to provide an important service to the community and to learn about immigration law, policy, and procedure. This course offers the opportunity to learn where immigrants to the United States are coming from, the reasons for coming to the United States, and the obstacles they face upon arrival. Students have opportunities to select various projects on immigration compliance and advocacy and proposed immigration reforms. Enrollment in the course does not qualify any person to engage in the practice of immigration law. Students may select 3.0 or 4.5 credit hours for this course.