Civic Engagement Certificate

Complete these requirements:

1. Attend required two-hour orientation and training session.

2. Declare interest in Civic Engagement program by beginning of junior standing.

3. Successfully complete four courses designated Civic Engagement: 

•  At least two of the four courses must be from different General Education Frames of Reference. 
• The remaining two courses may be from within or outside the General Education curriculum. 
• At least one of the four courses must be at the 3000 level or above.
• No more than two courses from any one discipline can be used to complete the four-course requirement.

4. Complete 160 hours (40 hours average per year) of service fieldwork approved by the Civic Engagement Committee:

• Fieldwork related to coursework or to extracurricular activities may be used to complete the 160-hour requirement.
• All service, regardless of designation of "service," "engagement," or "leadership" can be counted toward the 160-hour requirement.  

5. Complete Project/Paper:

• After at least three courses and at least 75% of hours are completed, students will prepare project/paper to be completed prior to graduation.
• Paper/project may be based upon service hours or Civic Engagement courses, but will be reviewed by a designated panel of faculty at the proposal and final stages.
• Project/paper will demonstrate service, engagement, and leadership aspects. 

These courses will be offered in the CE Program during Fall Term 2016