Program Overview

Social Impact Certificate

The Social Impact Certificate program is designed for students who have a passion for helping others and making a difference. This program focuses on internship, professional development, cross-sector and interdisciplinary analysis through challenge-based learning, and real-world problem solving.

Program Details

• The 13-credit certificate program is required for students in the NextGen Service Corps, but is open to all undergraduate students as space permits.
• Students will take the following courses:
  • American Government and Politics
  • Technical Writing and Communication
  • Social Impact Portfolio
  • Social Impact Capstone OR Applied Policy Analysis
• A 3-credit internship is also required, which can be completed in the student's primary major or in an alternate department.

Program Format

The Social Impact Certificate program is offered in-person.

College or School

The program is part of the Interdisciplinary School for Social Transformation.

Area of Study

The area of study for this program is Public Service and the Humanities.

Related Programs

• Medical Humanities BA Major

Program Benefits

The Social Impact Certificate program can help students expand their knowledge base, increase their public service experience, enhance their leadership skills, and make a positive impact.