Community Engagement Certificate

Community Engagement

Certificate (Credit-bearing)

Community Engagement Certificate

The Certificate Program in Community Engagement is an interdisciplinary program designed to increase students’ ability to create positive change in their community and to address serious community issues through the development and implementation of short- and long-term impactful civic projects. Students identify and apply practical considerations that underpin community engagement and voluntary service.

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