CSER Course Pathing: School of Behavioral Sciences
Welcome to the CSER course path for the School of Behavioral Sciences (SCA). Below you can find organizations recommended by Behavioral Sciences faculty uniquely suited for students within this school. For more information about these organizations or for help registering for CSER, please email cser@liberty.edu.
General Selection (Any Major)
Students within Behavioral Sciences have unique skills that enable them to serve the community like no other group of students. Whether focusing on Psychology or Social Work, there are plenty of opportunities for students to pour into local organizations that specialize in mental health and community development. Students can serve alongside faculty within the School of Behavioral Sciences or get involved in student government. There are many SGA clubs performing service projects, and there are organizations where students can work with young people and the elderly; such as Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Runk & Pratt, and many more.
Big Brothers & Big Sisters – CSER 506
Local Churches – CSER 200s**
LU School of Behavior Sciences – CSER 335
LU Send – CSER 302
Runk & Pratt – CSER 577
Girls on the Run of Central VA – CSER 580
SGA Clubs – CSER 311
Student Government Association – CSER 311
Psychology
Psychology students should focus on serving in organizations whose focus in mental health. These organizations could include on-campus departments, or even SGA clubs such as the National Alliance of Mental Illnesses, Club Psych, & Council for Exceptional Children. Students can also serve in local churches such as TRBC’s special needs ministry.
Council for Exceptional Children – CSER 399*
LU Department of Psychology – CSER 335
SGA Psi Chi Honor Society – CSER 311
SGA Club Psych – CSER 311
TRBC Special Needs and FM Events – CSER 213
Social Work
Through SGA clubs, students will have the opportunity to serve in an area related to social needs and community betterment. Clubs relevant to social work may include: Council for Exceptional Children, Social Work Club, Family and Child Development Association, Freedom 4/24, Habitat for Humanity, Help Save the Next Girl, & International Justice Mission. SGA clubs may be listed under CSER 311 or CSER 399 depending on their status.
Bridging the Gap Urban Ministries – CSER 532
HumanKind – CSER 511
Lighthouse Community Center – CSER 558
LU Department of Social Work – CSER 399*
Miller Home for Girls – CSER 519
Park View Community Mission (PVCM) – CSER 577
SGA Autism Speaks U – CSER 311
Social Work Club – CSER 399*
Urban Mountain Adventures – CSER 533
* By registering through a Special Project (CSER 399-001), students may request CSER eligibility at non-profit organizations and ministries that are not listed on the Service Opportunities page.
**Students can choose from churches listed on the Service Opportunities page or students may request CSER eligibility through a different church by registering a Church Extension (CSER 279-001).
***Service-Learning CSER opportunities allow you to receive CSER credit through completing coursework in your classes. Browse current opportunities or discuss a new Service-Learning course with your faculty.