Public and Community Service (PCS)
is a program integrating academic learning with community and
governmental activities. The PCS specialization actively
engages students in academic learning through civic
participation. It offers students an opportunity to learn
about public and community issues by working in designated
community agencies and government organizations while
applying academic theories and analytical skills to
real-world problems. Students engage in local communities
with the intention of conducting action research to address
and provide solution- based efforts to community needs. The
required practicum and internship experiences include a
placement at a community or government agency for a single
or series of significant projects. Through these
experiences, students become familiar with various social
issues affecting society.
OUR GOAL
The goal of the Public and Community Service (PCS) specialization is to develop an
awareness and understanding of the process and value to
integrate academic training and service in the community.
Students identify and analyze socially significant needs
addressed in local agencies in the context of one or more
social science disciplines. The program broadens students’
university experiences by exposing them to “the real world”
and providing opportunities to conduct research on social
issues. PCS students gain a more realistic perspective of
society, greater self-knowledge, and increased leadership
skills. The curriculum emphasizes urban contexts and
multicultural issues, as well as historical, social,
economic, and global perspectives. The faculty emphasize
relationships between educational theory and practice,
providing students with the skills and knowledge needed to
serve as educational leaders in community setting.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
If you want more information about the Public and
Community Service Major or if you have any questions or
comments please contact:
Dr. Jeanett Castellanos
Coordinator, Public and Community Service Major
Social & Behavioral Sciences Building, Suite 1232
Phone: (949) 824-6298
castellj@uci.edu
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