Civic Scholars
Penn Civic Scholars is a unique program providing undergraduates with a sustained four-year experience in civic engagement and scholarship. The program culminates in certification upon graduation and designation as a Civic Scholar on the student's transcript.
The Civic Scholars program is based on a few basic principles:
- Civic engagement and academic work are mutually reinforcing.
- Meaningful and sustained involvement in community affairs while at Penn is the base for life-long civic commitments and contributions.
- Undergraduates can conduct significant applied social and public policy research through a multi-year preparatory process.
- Forming a community of dedicated students and faculty will encourage distinctive civic service and scholarship.
For more information: http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/civichouse/civicscholars/
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Course Requirements | ||
| Civic Scholars Proseminar | 1 | |
URBS 0015A & 0015B | ||
| Academically-Based Service Courses | 1 | |
Attribute: UNAS | ||
| Social Issues | 2 | |
Attribute: UNCS | ||
| Capstone Course or Project / Research Methodology | 1 | |
Attribute: UNCP, UNCR | ||
| Non-Course Requirements 1 | ||
Community Engagement (4 semesters) | ||
Summer Internship | ||
Capstone Project | ||
| Total Course Units | 5 | |
- 1
Community Engagement Commitment: Participation in community service or social advocacy work for a minimum of four semesters. Community engagement should entail at least 15 hours per semester, ideally through an ongoing commitment of one (1) or more hours per week.
Summer Internship: Engagement in a full-time summer internship in a non-profit, government, or other public interest setting in the United States or abroad, preferably after the sophomore or junior year.
Capstone Project: Civic Scholars are required to complete a community-engaged capstone project by the spring of their senior year.