CEP 101 - Civic Engagement Practicum

Credits: 1

Develops skills as active citizens in a democratic society through exploration of personal values, analyzing community problems, participation in a civic engagement community project and reflection on the civic engagement experience.

Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 15
Meets MTA Requirement: Social Science
Pass/NoCredit: No

Outcomes and Objectives

Demonstrate knowledge of and engagement in a democratic society.
1. Complete a civic engagement project (at least 15 non-classroom hours of public activity).
  1. Assess a public problem or issue.
  2. Represent the public problem in course context.
  3. Identify one's own civic and cultural values.
  4. Formulate and implement a plan to address the public problem or issue.
  5. Reflect on issues encountered and insights gained from engagement in the public activity.