Program Overview
Introduction to the PULSE Program
The PULSE Program for Service Learning is designed to educate students about social injustice by putting them into direct contact with marginalized populations and social change organizations. The program encourages discussion on classic and contemporary works of philosophy and theology.
Program Overview
The mission of the PULSE Program is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of social injustice and to encourage them to become active participants in creating positive change. The program fulfills the entire Philosophy and Theology Core requirement, consisting of 12 credits, 2 semesters, and 1 course, with 12 hours per week of service.
Service Areas
The PULSE Program offers mutually beneficial partnerships in a variety of service areas, including:
- Addiction
- Adult Education
- Advocacy
- Career Development/Training
- Early Childhood Education
- Homelessness
- Domestic Violence
- Healthcare
- Hunger
- Immigration
- Incarceration
- Loneliness & Isolation
- Mental Illness
- Special Needs
- Supportive Living
- Youth Education & Enrichment
- And More
Program Statistics
The PULSE Program has offered 3.2 million hours of service to the greater Boston community since 1970, with 17,500 students participating in the program and 57 present-day community partners.
Academic Requirements
The PULSE Program requires students to complete 12 credits, 2 semesters, and 1 course, with 12 hours per week of service. The program fulfills the entire Philosophy and Theology Core requirement.
Community Partners
The PULSE Program has 57 present-day community partners, offering students a wide range of service opportunities. The program is committed to creating mutually beneficial partnerships that benefit both the students and the community partners.
History
The Boston College PULSE Program has a 53-year history of providing service learning opportunities to students. The program has offered 3.2 million hours of service to the greater Boston community since 1970.