In academic courses at 91¶ÌÊÓƵ that involve community-based learning, students will engage in critical and reflective community-based activities as a component of the curriculum of the course. These community engagement experiences generally take place off campus, yet are fully integrated with the in-class component of the course.
Completing the ELSJ Requirement
See the Integrations course listings for courses approved for ELSJ. This requirement can be satisfied in two ways: with one of the approved ELSJ courses or with an ELSJ 9.
1. One class, incorporating the key elements, in which all students receive ELSJ credit upon passing the course (units variable).
2. One non-departmental independent study "ELSJ 9” class (one unit) Enrolled students will participate in a pre-approved Ignatian Center immersion in advance of the course. Coursework will allow students to reflect on the immersion experience and explore what it means to live in solidarity with our local and global community. Students will strengthen their ability to work sensitively and respectfully with communities that are socially, economically, and/or politically marginalized or oppressed. Course assignments include critical reflections and an academic research paper. Enrollment by permission only.
Community-based learning placement opportunities are available through Santa Clara programs such as the Arrupe Engagement Program and Ignatian Center Immersions.
Scheduling a TB skin and blood test at the Cowell Center and Live Scan fingerprinting for Catholic Schools only
Instructions for scheduling a TB skin and blood test at the Cowell Center and Live Scan fingerprinting for Catholic Schools only can be found here at TB skin and blood and Live Scan fingerprinting
Transportation Support to your ELSJ Community Placements
Experiential Learning for Social Justice (ELSJ) courses have a required community-based learning (CBL) component and may involve travel to and from an off-campus location. The primary modes of transportation will be personal vehicles, public transportation, and the zip car program.
If you possess a current driver’s license and have regular access to a vehicle:
- You can enroll in any available placement site.
If you do not have access to a vehicle but possess a current driver’s license:
- You can walk, bike, or scooter to a local placement.
- You can enroll in the to drive yourself (and classmates?) to any available placement site.
- You can join a carpool with classmates to any available placement site.
- You can use (buses and light rail) to reach a site that is convenient to a bus/rail line.
If you do not have access to a vehicle and/or don’t have a current driver’s license:
- You can walk, bike, or scooter to a local placement.
- You can join a carpool with classmates to any available placement site.
- You can use (buses and light rail) to reach a site that is convenient to a bus/rail line.
Public Transportation - *For students registered with the Arrupe Engagement Program only*
Arrupe Engagement will provide students with a Clipper Card pre-loaded with $50 to go to and from their placement! Please fill out this form ()
In the event that you are unable to secure transportation for your placement, please complete to be considered for transportation assistance.