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Description of foundational civics course:
- A foundational civics course provides knowledge and perspectives of the history, political structures, and core democratic principles of a public realm.
HOW STUDENTS CAN FULFILL THE FOUNDATIONAL CIVICS GRADUATION REQUIREMENT AT DELTA
- Complete a minimum of 3 credits in any Foundational Civics course from approved list below
Approved courses are HIS 111HW , HIS 111W , HIS 112HW , HIS 112W , HIS 215W , HIS 217W , HIS 221W , HIS 222W , HIS 225W , HIS 237W , POL 103HW , POL 103W , POL 105HW , POL 105W , POL 212W , POL 215W , POL 220W , POL 221W , POL 223W , POL 225W , POL 228W , or POL 232W .
HIS 237W , POL 105HW , and POL 105W will satisfy both the Foundational Civics and Civic Engagement graduation requirements.
Some individual programs may specify a particular course from this list to satisfy the Foundational Civics graduation requirement.
WHY WE VALUE FOUNDATIONAL CIVICS AT DELTA
Why do Delta students need foundational civics?
- An informed electorate is essential to good government and effective democracy; students' understanding of democratic institutions can lead to their participation in the public realm, ensuring that their interests and values are represented.
Why does Delta College have a responsibility to ensure students meet this requirement?
- This requirement demonstrates that Delta College takes seriously the historic purpose of higher education. The Northwest Ordinance of the 1780s stated that the “means of education shall forever be encouraged” because knowledge was “necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind.” The College’s mission is to deliver and sustain an enriching education that empowers our diverse and inclusive community to achieve their personal, professional, and academic goals (Delta Mission). Foundational Civics helps achieve this mission by preparing our students for engaged participation in the public realm. Community colleges disproportionately serve populations who are marginalized and underrepresented in American politics today. Citizens who possess the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to work effectively in a diverse society are prepared to create more just and equitable workplaces, communities, and social institutions.
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