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Community Engagement Certificate

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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.

Students with a "Fish for Garbage" sign

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

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1 Strategy of Social Change Course

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1 Research/Project Methods Upper Division Course

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BENN 5825 • Capstone Methods

BENN 5929 • Capstone Practicum

1 Capstone Project (50-100 hours of community work)

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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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Last Updated: 2/24/25