Linked-Credits are one credit experiences linked to a host course, involving work in an area that is tied to the classroom experience. Linked-Credits provide connected learning opportunities in areas that support the mission of the University and that often tie into the work of various Centers at the University.

There are four possible Linked Credit options:

Service-Learning (SVL)
For this credit, students do 15 to 20 hours of service learning with an agency off campus, coupled with reflection on the social justice issues related to the service agency. Students wishing to enroll in the SVL linked credit meet with the Director of the Center for Community Based Learning, and the professor of their host course before enrolling.  

Social Justice Activism (SJA)
For this credit, students participate in activities aimed at promoting opportunities for all people and addressing inequities by raising awareness or advocating for change. Working towards social justice requires that the root causes of injustice be investigated - the structural/social conditions that bring about group disparities and exclusion. Students wishing to enroll in the SJA linked credit meet with the Director of the Donahue Institute for Ethics, Diversity, & Inclusion and the professor of their host course before enrolling.   

Research Across the Curriculum (RAC)
For this credit, students conduct a research project that extends an area of study in the host course. Students wishing to enroll in the RAC linked credit meet with or contact the Chair of Academic Research (Professor Zane Zheng), and the professor of their host course before enrolling.

Intergenerational Studies (IGS)
For this credit, students design and complete a project that compares some aspect of thought or behavior across individuals of different ages. Students wishing to enroll in the IGS linked credit meet with the Director of the Fuss Center for Research on Aging and Intergenerational Studies and the professor of their host course before enrolling.