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Location: Feinstein Academic Center 402
Phone: 401-865-2786
Fax: 401-865-1206

The Feinstein Institute for Public Service offers an interdisciplinary program of study leading to the degree of bachelor of arts.

The fundamental mission of the Feinstein Institute for Public Service is to provide the students of Providence College with an educational experience within our liberal arts curriculum which prepares them to become builders of human communities and responsible citizens of a democratic society. 

Consistent with the mission of Providence College and the Feinstein Institute, the major in public and community service studies involves a systematic and rigorous study of the major conceptual themes of community, service, compassion, public ethics, social justice and social change, and leadership.  The major will emphasize critical thinking, analytic and communication skills, and public problem solving in all its students.  In addition, the major will include:  a strong field experience component, a strong ethical component, and a strong reflection and analysis component.

The Major
A major in public and community service studies is offered, which leads to the bachelor of arts degree.

Tracks
Understanding the varied academic and professional interests, concerns, and specialization that the major represents, students majoring in public and community service studies will choose a track consisting of three courses  from the College's course listings outside the Feinstein Institute for Public Service.  It will be the student's responsibility, in conjunction with faculty advisors, to demonstrate the relationship of the track to the major.

The Minor
A minor in public and community service is also available. Students pursuing the public and community service minor may select the standard program or may choose a community health track.

For detailed information on the requirements for the public and community service studies major or minor, as well as course listings and descriptions, please see the on-line undergraduate catalog. 

The Faculty
Professors
Richard M. Battistoni, Ph.D.
Raymond L. Sickinger, Ph.D., Chairperson

Associate Professors
Keith Morton, Ph.D.
Ellen R. Salvatore, Ph.D. [sabbatical Spring 2008]

Assistant Professors
Michael L. Hayes, Ph.D.

Adjunct Faculty
Alexandra Piñeros Shields, Ph.D.

Visit the Web pages maintained by the Feinstein Institute for Public Service:
http://www.providence.edu/Feinstein/