The CGCC Civic Engagement and Leadership Microcredential is a nine-credit program designed to develop individuals’ abilities to become active, engaged, and empowered members of society. Through an examination of contemporary social justice issues at the local, national, and/or global level, students will explore how public policy, law, governmental systems, methods of civic engagement, and dynamic, culturally informed leadership models serve to guide transformative change. In doing so, students will critically examine the role of individual and group participation in communities and government, apply evidence to inform decision-making, and expand their knowledge of a broad array of leadership theories and models to develop an action plan designed to address an issue of choice.
Students will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the structure and function of national, state, and local levels of government.
- Demonstrate an understanding of social problems in contemporary American society and will evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the concepts and theories that shed light on the critical issues which humans face.
- Recognize and consider the utility of various leadership approaches for addressing reallife situations.
- Design a comprehensive action plan on a contemporary issue of their choice which integrates knowledge obtained from the courses, an overview of the issue, and application of leadership theory and practice
Required Courses
Capstone Experience
Students will be required to complete an action plan that involves the research of a contemporary issue of their choice, integration of the knowledge obtained from the courses, and application of leadership theory and practice that can be utilized to inform their community engagement. The action plan will be assessed using the AAC&U Civic Engagement VALUE rubric.