The class may be designed around a unifying theme or, as in occupational or developmental programs, based on courses that reinforce the students' special needs. In principle, students learn from students and faculty and faculty learn from students and each other. Students and faculty take part in an active style of learning - a style that's relevant and meaningful. They don't just make connections, they make friendships and benefit from sharing life experiences with others. When two or more courses of different subjects are combined, astonishing things begin to happen.
Students discover how subjects and issues are interrelated.
Students and faculty ask questions and discover the answers together in this more student-focused classroom. Exposure to diverse populations is greatly encouraged in these courses. A sense of community helps bolster commitment and contain student attrition. Students stretch their assumptions about course work and the nature of going to school as they utilize higher-level thinking skills. Yes, your transcript will reflect courses in the learning communities program as two separate courses.