POL 2270 Civic Engagement: Theory and Practice

This course provides students with academic and experiential opportunities to explore the political foundations of civic engagement, citizenship and community empowerment. To this end, students will explore political theories of democratic citizenship and civic engagement, participate in a meaningful community -based learning experience and engage in written reflection and analysis of their experience. As a requirement of this course, students will spend some time in a community-based organization or agency which will provide the context for the exploration of the course’s central theme: civic participation and community engagement are the keys to a healthy democracy.
Credits: 3.0