Civic Engagement, Minor
Sustainable Communities
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
University Requirements
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A minor is earned in conjunction with a bachelor's degree.
To receive a minor (18 - 24 units) at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject matter areas with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. At least 12 units of the minor must be unique to that minor and not applied to any other minor.
In addition to University Requirements:
- Complete individual plan requirements.
Students may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.
| Minimum Units for Completion | 22 |
| Major GPA | C |
| Fieldwork Experience/Internship | Required |
| Research | Required |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Civic Engagement Minor, students will be able to:
- Mentor peers and engage in collaborative leadership practices;
- Implement strategies of community-based organizing, political action, social innovation, and/or advocacy;
- Analyze and engage with structures of power and privilege that shape our world;
- Understand and apply different theories of social change toward the collective creation and visioning of democratic, equitable, and resilient communities;
- Think critically, as demonstrated by problem-based research, analysis, and communication of real-world issues;
- Engage in diverse perspectives and traditions, attentive listening, and thoughtful communication.
Minor Requirements
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Take the following 22 units with grades of "C" or better:
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- SUS 230, SUS 320, SUS 330, SUS 450 (12 units)
- SUS 208 - one unit each taken concurrently with SUS 230, SUS 320, SUS 330, SUS 450 (4 units)
Select one course from (3 units):
- ANT 299*, ANT 306, ANT 480
- COM 402
- (ENV 101, ENV 101L), ENV 181
- ES 100, ES 150, ES 160, ES 391, ES 420
- FYS 111, FYS 121, (FYS 131, or FYS 141)
- HUM 195
- SOC 333
- SUS 101, SUS 220
- VC 380
Select one additional course with Action Learning Component Team (ALTs)In addition, at least 16 of the 22 units required for this minor must be from courses offered by Northern Arizona University.
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Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also successfully complete. For prerequisite information, click on the course or see your advisor.