CIVENGRMIN - Civic Engagement and Social Change - Minor

Minor

On Campus - 50% or more courses and instructional experiences delivered on campus

Illinois State's core values are at the heart of the Civic Engagement and Social Change minor. This interdisciplinary minor prepares students to enact social change and to develop an awareness of personal social responsibility that includes active engagement in their communities. Students in the minor collaborate with community partners to create a more just and equitable world. The minor gives students opportunities to sharpen their analysis of social issues, practice public problem solving skills, reflect on civic engagement experiences with an appreciation for individual and community strengths, and enact a commitment to ethical civic action. The minor is open to students of any ideological viewpoint and can be matched with any major to broaden their learning experience and career perspectives. The Minor in Civic Engagement and Social Change also offers a Civically Engaged Teaching concentration for teacher education majors. You should consider this concentration if you have an interest in civically engaged teaching and you want to connect with your students with their communities to create positive social change.