Program Overview

Community Engagement Certificate

Overview

The Community Engagement Certificate empowers students to take the lead and have a meaningful societal impact through a project designed and implemented alongside a community partner, with the support of a faculty mentor. It offers a robust academic training for students interested in understanding systemic problems, recognizing and pursuing opportunities for change, working collaboratively, and taking thoughtful action. Certificate students leave the program as civic leaders, equipped to become the next world-changers.

Program Outcomes

Students completing the program will:

• Design and lead a social impact project
• Earn an Undergraduate Certificate to make their professional profile stand out
• Effectively collaborate with community partners and faculty
• Gain networking and resume building experience
• Develop the necessary awareness, skills, habits, and values to be civic leaders
• Receive a graduation stole and be recognized at the annual CEL celebration

Core Requirements

• BENN 2030 • Intro to Civic Leadership
• 2 CEL Courses
  • How to find a CEL Course
• 1 Strategy of Social Change Course
  • View list of current elective courses
• 1 Research/Project Methods Upper Division Course
  • View list of current elective courses
• BENN 5825 • Capstone Methods
• BENN 5929 • Capstone Practicum
• 1 Capstone Project (50-100 hours of community work)
  • View list of previous projects
• View Advising Checklist

Other Requirements

• Obtain a B grade or above in each required course
• Check-in with peer-mentors every semester
• Take part in and reflect on the annual Civic Conference

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