Civic Engagement and Leadership, Minor

Code and Title		Hours
Minor Courses
NEW 237 or	Social Problems, Social Change	4
NEW 238	Honors: Soc. Probl. & Change
PHL 292 or	Introduction to Ethics	3
PHL 221	Honors Introduction to Ethics
Select one of the following:		12
Elective courses (two approved from 300 or 400 level and two approved from 100-400 level)
MIL or AFS Secondary Courses
Total Hours		19

Elective Courses

Students must earn 12 hours of courses chosen from the following.  Another course may be substituted with prior approval from the Director of New College.  Courses that count towards your major field of study cannot be used to fulfill the requirements for a minor.  

Code and Title		Hours
AAST/WS 352	Social Inequality	3
AAST 395	Special Topics (Defining Diversity on Campus)	3
COM 122	Critical Decision Making	3
COM 225	Small Group Communicatn	3
COM 460	Group Leadership	3
HY 330	Civil Rights Movement	3
NEW 120	Sustained Dialogue	3
NEW 270	Leader Soc Justice Activism	3
NEW 273	Social Issues & Ethics	4
NEW 310	Independent Study (310-322)	1 to 15
NEW 399	Civic Leadership Development	3
NEW 436	Public Leadership	4
NEW 472	Social Change	4
NEW 490	Special Topics (Nonprofit Management)	3
NEW 490	Special Topics (American Law)	4
PHL 100	Intro To Philosophy	3
WS 310	Special Topics (Redefining Diversity on Campus)	3
WS 352	Social Inequality	3

MIL and AFS Secondary Courses

Qualified ROTC Candidates may complete secondary courses from the following:

Code and Title		Hours
AFS 350	Leadrshp & Communication I	3
AFS 360	Leadrshp & Communication II	3
AFS 470	Nat’l Security & Ldrship I	3
AFS 480	Nat’l Security & Ldrship II	3
MIL 110	Leadership/Natl Security	1
MIL 120	Foundatn Leadershp Team Develm	1
MIL 210	Basic Leadership Skills	2
MIL 220	Military Leadership Skills	2
MIL 310	Small Unit Tactical Leadership	3
MIL 320	Advanced Leadership Skills	3
MIL 410	Military Science IV	3
MIL 420	Military Science IV	3

Grade Point Average

A 2.0 grade point average in the minor is required. Please see the Grades and Grade Points section of this catalog for an explanation on grade point average calculations.

Upper-level Residency

A minimum of six hours of 300- or 400-level courses in the minor must be earned on this campus.

Ancillary Courses

This minor does not require ancillary courses.

Additional Minor Requirements

Students are responsible for ensuring that they have met all University, College, major and minor requirements. However, each student must meet with an adviser in the major department for academic planning and to be approved for registration each semester. College advisers are also available for additional assistance with minor, College and University requirements.