This course will be of particular interest to those who are passionate about service, democratic engagement, civic learning, and other forms of civic engagement. We plan to develop this course to a more permanent selection to satisfy GEP requirements for future semesters.
USC 298: Introduction to Civic Engagement and Social Change
This course is designed to give students a basic understanding of key concepts and frameworks of civic engagement. Students will critically examine university‐community relationships, power structures, and develop a civic action plan to inspire a more civically engaged society.
The class is one credit hour and will meet from 3 p.m. to 3:50 p.m. on Tuesdays in Fall of 2019
Course Materials
The course only has two required texts which both can be purchased for less than $30
The course only has two required texts which both can be purchased for less than $30
You’re More Powerful than You Think: A citizen’s Guide to Making Change Happen – Paperback $11.62
Leadership for a Better World: Understanding the Social Change Model of Leadership Development – $10-$15
For any questions regarding the class, please email Brian Mathis at bjmathis@ncsu.edu.