CIV - Civics
Civics: CIV
Lower-Division Courses
CIV 301C. Being Human.
Examine classic texts that explore what it means to be human and consider their implications for politics, economics, society, morality, and religion. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only.
CIV 301D. Pursuing Happiness.
Survey social science research on the key determinants of human happiness and considers the implications of this research for civic life. Three lecture hours a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only.
CIV 301F. American Political Economy.
Survey the ideas that have structured the American economic system and the implications of these ideas for civic life and the meaning of citizenship. Three lecture hours a week for one semester.
CIV 312P. Constitutional Principles: Core Texts.
Same as Government 312P. Close readings from primary texts that have shaped or that reflect deeply upon American democracy, including the Declaration of Independence, The Federalist Papers, and Tocqueville's Democracy in America. Three lecture hours or two lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester. May be paired with Government 310L to satisfy the legislative Core requirement for government. Civic Leadership 312P and Government 312P may not both be counted. Offered on the letter-grade basis only.
CIV 119S, 219S, 319S, 419S, 519S, 619S, 719S, 819S, 919S. Topics in Civics.
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the School of Civic Leadership. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
Upper-Division Courses
CIV 129S, 229S, 329S, 429S, 529S, 629S, 729S, 829S, 929S. Topics in Civics.
This course is used to record credit the student earns while enrolled at another institution in a program administered by the University's Study Abroad Office. Credit is recorded as assigned by the study abroad adviser in the School of Civic Leadership. University credit is awarded for work in an exchange program; it may be counted as coursework taken in residence. Transfer credit is awarded for work in an affiliated studies program. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary. May be repeated for credit when the topics vary.
CIV 379. Internship in Civic Leadership.
Perform fieldwork in research and analysis related to civic leadership. The equivalent of three lecture hours and ten fieldwork hours a week for one semester May be taken twice for credit. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
CIV 179C. Leadership Development.
Build leadership skills using case studies in effective leadership. One lecture hour a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
CIV 179D. Career Planning and Preparation.
Discuss career planning implementation and evaluation to establish an internship search, including resumes, cover letters, networking, and interviewing techniques. Build a career network through informational interviews and alumni networking events. One lecture hour a week for one semester. Offered on the letter-grade basis only. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.