Courses with a Community-Engaged Learning Component - Fall 2025

Courses with a community-engaged learning component can be found across all academic disciplines at Fisher. Some courses may fulfill requirements of the Core Curriculum, while others may count toward major or minor requirements.

Below are courses with a community-engaged learning component.

Arts and Sciences

  • CORE 4990-02: Keys to Aging Well - Marta Rodríguez-Galán
    Students will consult with elders to learn about their experiences. They will research a specific topic related to aging and design an intervention.
  • CRIM 311: Victimology - Leah Shon
    Students will take part in Domestic Violence Awareness Month events and make site visits, meeting those involved in the work.
  • ENGL 3990: Sustainable Cultures - Sharon Delmendo
    Students will support the St. Mark's and St. John's Community Garden through a composting project.
  • POSC 212: Legal Research and Analysis - Jane Snyder
    Students will support community partners by completing a legal research project.
  • SUST 1076: Rochester EcoSYSTEMS - Mike Boller
    Students will generate proposals for High Falls State Park.

Business

  • MKTG 325 - Promotion Management – Ron Sicker
    Students will develop a promotion plan for clients considering target markets and implementation strategies.

Education

  • EDUC 471 - Management in Inclusive, Collaborative Classroom Communities
    Students will research and present on parent-identified life skills and growth opportunities for children with exceptional needs.

Nursing

  • NURS 301- Population Health & Wellness I – Liz Dollinger & Joy Hogan
    Students will support local community health organizations that are experiencing high volunteer need.
  • NURS 312 - Palliative and End of Life Care – Jackie Coates & Joy Hogan
    Students will provide caregiving support as hospice aides for comfort care homes.
  • NURS 429 - Population Health/Community Nursing – Liz Dollinger
    Students will apply social determinants of community health principles to health promotion, education, and research.

Pharmacy

  • PHAR 5501/ITDY 310: Introduction to Medical Missions – Christine Birnie
    Students will support the operations of a non-profit clinic in their medication room and through educational initiatives.