Civic Engagement Certificate
About
Northwestern University’s Civic Engagement Certificate Program gives students a deeper understanding of the forces that affect communities and a more thorough grasp of how to achieve positive change. The two-year, five-quarter program is open to all Northwestern freshmen, sophomores and juniors.
Participants earn credit for their interest in community service and gain the skills to understand and improve communities socially and economically. The program incorporates both community service and classroom learning — including five credits of course work, 100 hours of community service and a Capstone Project relevant to a community organization.
Basic Information
Opportunity Type:
- Group/Team, Volunteer
Opportunity Timeframe:
- Academic Year and/or Full Year, Northwestern Fall Quarter, Northwestern Winter Quarter, Northwestern Spring Quarter
Opportunity Location:
- Evanston Campus
Location Map:
Requirements & Prerequisites
Participants:
- Undergraduate Students
Language Requirement:
No
Other Required Skills:
Eagerness to get involved with your community; Willingness to work in teams; Openness to discussing difficult issues
Academic Information
Course Credit Availability:
- Yes
Subject Area(s):
- Journalism, Social Sciences
Keyword Descriptors:
- Civic Engagement, Community Involvement, Community Consulting, Service Learning, Volunteering, Center for Civic Engagement, School of Education and Social Policy, SESP
Financial Information
Funding Availability:
- No
Contact Information
Sponsors & Partners
Schools:
- School of Education and Social Policy
NU Sponsor:
the Center for Civic Engagement