Office of Learning in Public - Credit-Bearing Community Educational Partnerships

Are you a community member who has completed a program for credit?

Application for CU LIP Credit for Community Learners form here

CU welcomes community partners interested in developing credit-bearing educational opportunities.

National Prison Debate League

The National Prison Debate League provides interactive educational programming to incarcerated individuals on a semester-based schedule wherein at the culmination of each semester a debate team of incarcerated students publicly debate a NCAA collegiate debate team on the identified public policy issue. The NPDL seeks to promote human potential, civic engagement and social diplomacy by creating safe educational spaces wherein a thoughtful exchange of ideas can increase knowledge, understanding, and community.

http://npdl.org/

GIG 300 (3)

Introduction to Entrepreneurship course

The purpose of the Introduction to Entrepreneurship course is to help students develop an entrepreneurial mindset and skill set. Students will explore the characteristics of an entrepreneur and the necessary inputs and outputs that make successful entrepreneurs and enterprises. Students will develop their understanding of formal business language, creation of business documents and deliverables, presentation skills, and key financial metrics common among business organizations.

https://ei.themethighschool.org/

ELT 300 (3)

Genesis Center - Medical Assistant Job Training

Genesis Center offers several Health Care training pathways for those interested in a career in the medical and dental fields. Participants learn content that will familiarize them with the healthcare field and prepare them to work in the industry.

https://www.gencenter.org/job-training#healthcare

GSR 300 (9)

Genesis Center - Dental Assistant Job Training

https://www.gencenter.org/job-training#dentalcare

GIG 300 (9)

The Greatest You Consulting

This workshop series is designed to guide adults through the 8 Dimensions of Wellness, helping them to develop personal and professional skills for long-term well-being. Through interactive sessions, reflective learning, and actionable steps, participants will gain tools to integrate wellness practices into both their personal lives and professional environments.

GIG 300 (1)

Legal Literacy at Work Fellowship - CISC

This 10-month, part-time fellowship, supported by the Center for Institutional Social Change at Columbia Law School, enlists and supports people with firsthand experience and expertise in using the law while incarcerated. The fellowship equips participants to collaborate with lawyers and policymakers on projects aimed at making the law accessible to people who are incarcerated. It also engages participants in efforts to transform the law by reflecting the perspectives and insights of people directly affected in the development and communication of law and policy. Participants participate in weekly sessions and work with Columbia Law students on rewriting one or more chapters of the Jailhouse Lawyers Manual to make it more accessible to people who are incarcerated.

https://change-center.law.columbia.edu/

GIG 300 (9)

ExcEL Educators Leadership Academy

Our mission is to provide professional learning for all teachers to support high-quality, equitable education for multilingual learners. We believe that a diverse teaching workforce is crucial for the success of our students and our communities. Our program provides a robust pathway for talented, multilingual adults to become certified teachers, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to foster both academic and social excellence among multilingual learners. By investing in these future educators, we not only enhance the quality of education but also contribute to a more inclusive and equitable society.

info@excelleadershipacademy.org

ELT 300 (9), GGC 300 (3), MOS 300 (3), MLS 300 (3)

CU Reading with Urgency Book Club
Correction: Parole, Prison, and the Possibility of Change, Ben Austen

Author of HIGH-RISERS Ben Austen's CORRECTION: PAROLE AND AMERICAN JUSTICE, an exploration of the U.S. parole system as a lens for the country's policies around crime and punishment and the problems of mass incarceration, as told through a series of personal narratives and cases from individual parole boards, ultimately asking why and how we punish people and what it means to be rehabilitated in our criminal justice system, to Sarah Murphy at Flatiron Books

FROM THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF HIGH-RISERS comes a groundbreaking and honest investigation into the crisis of the American criminal justice system, through the lens of parole. Perfect for fans of Michelle Alexander’s The New Jim Crow and Bryan Stevenson’s Just Mercy

GLA 300 (3)

Orijin™.

We are the ORIJIN Ed Tech company that provides secure tablet computers connected to our robust cloud-based learning and communications platform to solve some of the most consequential challenges correctional facilities face across the U.S. Orijin helps you transform your correctional facility into an outcome-focused educational facility and empowers the justice - impacted to rewrite their life stories.

https://orijin.works/

GIG 300 (3)

Legacy Early College - Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading & Spelling

The Lexia LETRS® (Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling) Suite is professional learning designed to provide early childhood and elementary educators and administrators with deep knowledge to be literacy and language experts in the science of reading and Structured Literacy.

https://ed.sc.gov/instruction/instructional-supports/professional-learning-opportunities/sc-letrs-professional-development/

ELT 400 (9) Electives

Early EdU Alliance
The EarlyEdU Alliance brings together higher education faculty and policymakers to expand high-quality early learning opportunities for young children by transforming teacher preparation and professional development.

Parent Leadership Training Institute at RIPIN

RIPIN is proud to offer the Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) — a free, 20-week virtual program that equips parents, caregivers, and community members with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to become effective leaders and advocates for children, families, and communities. Since launching in 2024, RIPIN’s PLTI has welcomed passionate participants from across Rhode Island who are ready to turn lived experience into leadership. Through weekly sessions, peer support, and a capstone community project, participants gain tools to influence systems and shape policies that matter to them.

https://ripin.org/plti/

GCE300 (3), GIG300 (3) for a total of 6 Credits

Advanced Manufacturing

Community College of Philadelphia’s Electro‑Mechanical Technology program is a structured, hands‑on curriculum that prepares technicians to commission, operate and maintain modern automated systems. Coursework integrates electricity, mechanisms, fluid power, controls, PLCs, robotics and system integration. The program runs for 480 hours and is delivered in a lab‑intensive format, meeting six hours per day, four days per week. This emphasis on applied learning helps graduates enter advanced manufacturing roles with confidence.

GST – Using Science & Technology - 300 (6)
Can use physical, natural or computer science, engineering, or technology to interpret experience, make meaning, and act in the world. Proficiency in PLC tools and complex industrial troubleshooting.

GSR – Scientific Reasoning, 200 (3)
Can use scientific and empirical reasoning to evaluate truth claims and construct knowledge. Using empirical testing (multimeter readings) to "investigate problems or questions with moderate complexity".

GQR – Quantitative Reasoning 200 (3)
Can use quantitative reasoning to understand natural or social phenomena and to inform decision making Evidence: Using formulas (Ohm’s Law, fluid pressure) to "explain specific quantitative concepts and methods with some depth". Maps to 200-level Understanding Quantitative Concepts.

https://www.ccp.edu/academic-offerings/professional-development/non-credit-courses/electro-mechanical-technology

RISPE PRAXIS Support Study Course

At RISPE, we believe in the power of culturally responsive classrooms that honor each student. We prepare teachers of all backgrounds to lead with insight, care, and a deep understanding of the communities they serve. The Praxis Support Study Course ensures that teacher candidates successfully meet state licensure requirements while developing the knowledge and confidence needed to become effective educators. Providing structured support helps identify areas for improvement, increases first-time pass rates, reduces barriers to certification, and keeps candidates on track for program completion and employment. This course reflects RISPE’s commitment to candidate success, program quality, and maintaining positive licensure outcomes.

ELT300 (3)

https://rhodeislandspe.com/

American Studies Association - Conference

American Studies Association: The American Studies Association promotes the development and dissemination of interdisciplinary research on U.S. culture and history in a global context. Our purpose is to support scholars and scholarship committed to original research, critical thinking, and public dialogue. We hold an annual conference for scholars across the globe to convene, share, and learn from one another and publish the field’s flagship journal, American Quarterly.

Conference Attendees wishing to earn CU Community Scholar credit are expected to spend a minimum of 45 hours total for the ASA Conference experience, including but not limited to: 15 hours of dedicated instruction time (i.e., attending 10 full academic sessions at the conference), At least 1 hour of reflection time per session (minimum 10 hours) and At least 5 hours of analysis and reflection over the conference experience, as described in the required blog post.

ELT300 (1)

https://theasa.net/conference/about-the-conference/

Google AI Educator Series

The Google AI Educator Series is a professional development pathway designed to equip educators with advanced generative AI competencies. The program architecture is structured into three phases to ensure a transition from foundational literacy to applied pedagogical mastery:

Asynchronous Coursework (~30 Hours): Completion of 30 badges covering both K-12 and Higher Education AI frameworks, ensuring educators understand the longitudinal "AI-Ready Graduate" pipeline.
Assessment (2.0 Hours): AI certification exam requiring rigorous preparation and applied practice.
Practical Reflection (15.0 Hours): A comprehensive summative requirement where learners describe their implementation of AI tools in a live instructional setting, engage in critical self-reflection on their teaching practice and personal/professional growth, and produce an action research case study.

Completion offers a scaffolded 3-credit bundle approach that moves beyond a single-credit model, allowing learners to earn credits progressively as they move from foundational exposure to hands-on application and, ultimately, refinement of their AI pedagogical practices:

200-Level (Developing): Focuses on exposure to content, corresponding to the current 1-credit program.
300-Level (Proficient): Incorporates an implementation and reflection module, adding a secondary reflection and practical application component in live instructional environments.
400-Level (Exemplary): Incorporates a module that centers on iterative improvements and refinement based on institutional and peer feedback received over extended classroom usage.

GST200 (1), GST300 (1) credit, GST400 (1)

https://edu.google.com/learning-center/google-ai-educator-series/

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