FHSS 400
Civic Engagement Leadership
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Promote leadership in civic engagement through discussion of community involvement and public service, lectures from external speakers, and development of a hands-on project involving some form of public service.
When Taught
Winter
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 10: A, B, C, D, E, T, I (Standard grade rule with a T option)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Other Prerequisites
or instructor's consent.
Title
Service
Learning Outcome
Educate students on the value of public engagement and service.
Title
Leadership
Learning Outcome
Train students to become leaders in public service and positive "change agents" in their nations and communities.
Title
Knowledge
Learning Outcome
Help students understand how academic research on civic engagement helps explain why people become engaged, how civic engagement organizations have adapted to changing conditions, the role of various social factors in civic engagement (income, education, religion, race, gender, etc.), and the effects of civic engagement on individuals and organizations.
Title
Experience
Learning Outcome
Provide models for public engagement and service among faculty, fellow students, and campus visitors with experience and expertise in various facets of civic engagement.
