Programs
The Center for Experiential Learning serves students, faculty, staff, and community partners of Loyola as a resource for experiential learning opportunities and partnership in four key areas:
- Academic Internship Program
- Community-Based Federal Work-Study Program
- Service-Learning Program
- Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
We offer information, resources, and support for the development of academic internship opportunities, service-learning courses and undergraduate research experiences, and work with Loyola's community partners to develop community service-focused employment opportunities for those Loyola students eligible to receive Federal Work-Study funds. Such academic and professional experiences extend student learning beyond the walls of the classroom and shape the academic, civic, personal, social, ethical, and career developement of students.
Academic Internship Program
Internship experiences that earn academic credit not only provide students with valuable experience in a professional field connected to academic learning objectives, but also distinguish students with “real world” experience in the community. (More...)
Community-Based Federal Work-Study Program
Loyola has established relationships with several community service organizations which provide experiential learning opportunities for students as part of the Federal Work-Study Community Service Program. If students are awarded Federal Work-Study in their financial aid package, they have the option of gaining valuable community experience while earning money for their education. (More...)
Service-Learning Program
Some Loyola courses require a service experience in the community to enhance the understanding of theories and course content. Service-learning is a method of teaching and learning that combines service in the community with academic learning in the classroom. (More...)
Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program
The Loyola Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (LUROP) promotes one-on-one research collaboration between undergraduate students and faculty researchers. Participating in LUROP allows undergraduate students to take advantage of experiential learning opportunities that are typically reserved for graduate students at other institutions. (More...)