Civic Literacy, Engagement, and the Humanities
This interdisciplinary certificate emphasizes training in civic literacy and the humanities that address how to contribute to the flourishing of a democratic society. It will introduce students to the knowledge, skills, and dispositions associated with civic literacy and the humanities disciplines that prepare them for a life of meaningful engagement with democratic processes at the local, regional, national, and international levels.
Civic Knowledge (complete one of the following)
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| Survey of American Literature | |
| United States History to the Civil War and Emancipation | |
| United States History since the Civil War and Emancipation | |
| Power & Politics in the U.S. | |
| International Relations | |
| American Religious Diversity | |
| Religion and the Public Schools |
Civic Values (complete one of the following)
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| Democracy and Education in the 21st Century | |
| Argumentation and Debate | |
| Law and Literature | |
| Introduction to Political Theory: Freedom, Justice and Power |
Civic Skills (complete one of the following)
| Course | Title |
|---|---|
| Religion and Politics: (Topics) | |
| Justice and the Good Life: Philosophical Perspectives | |
| Introduction to Writing Studies | |
| Introduction to Public Administration | |
| Making the Modern World |