Learn to make a difference in communities
Northwestern University’s Civic Engagement Certificate Program gives students a deeper understanding of the forces that affect communities and a more thorough grasp of how to achieve positive change. The two-year, five-quarter program is open to all Northwestern freshmen, sophomores and juniors.
Participants earn credit for their interest in community service and gain the skills to understand and improve communities socially and economically. The program incorporates both community service and classroom learning — including five credits of course work, 100 hours of community service and a Capstone Project relevant to a community organization.
Find out more about the Civic Engagement Certificate Program:
• Philosophy and goals
• Curriculum and requirements
• Faculty
• What students say
• Applying to the program
• Contact information
The Civic Engagement Certificate Program is a curriculum of the School of Education and Social Policy, in
cooperation with the Asset-Based Community Development Institute.
Civic Engagement Certificate Program