Civics

Catherine Bueker, Ph.D. Program Contact

The Certificate in Civics is a newly created, multi-disciplinary program that gives students a deeper understanding of the mechanics of the American political system. It is a great addition for students in the School of Education, but is also a wonderful opportunity for anyone who wants to gain a greater understanding of how our government works.

CERTIFICATE IN CIVICS

Requirements for Certificate:

HIST1106 America Since 1877 (H) (HI) POLSC1201 Introduction to American Government and Politics (SA) (SS) (SJ) SOC1105 Major Institutions in U.S. Society (SA) (SS)

Students would also be required to attend two experiences/events and write a one to two-page reflection piece on each event. These reflection pieces would be reviewed by a member of the committee and be a requirement to begin the 4000-level experiential component:

• Court case • Lobbying Day at the State House • School Board Meeting • Naturalization ceremony • Citizenship workshop • Legislative session

One of the following:

IDS4178 Independent Study (with any member of the Civics program)

or

IDS4194 Internship (within the / School of Education)

Students are encouraged to take a few of the courses from the list below, although none are required.

EDUC1111 The Great American Experiment (SA) (SS) (SJ) HIST1105 America to 1877 (H) (HI) HIST2105 America since the 1960’s(HI) POLSC2228 State and Local Government POLSC3201 Congress, Representation, and the Legislative Process POLSC3202 The American Presidency POLSC3607 Constitutional Law