Certificate in Civic Engagement at Appalachian State University

The Civic Engagement is a Certificate degree offered by Appalachian State University at its main campus in Boone , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 1 year to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 21, 2027.

About Certificate in Civic Engagement

Certificate Code: 613A
CIP Code: 33.0104

Civic Engagement
University College
Brian MacHarg, Director of Academic Civic Engagement
(828) 262-8211

Appalachian State University encourages students to look beyond the boundaries of the classroom through a variety of civic engagement opportunities. The Civic Engagement Program honors students who have participated in a significant number of service-learning courses throughout their collegiate career and have distinguished themselves by demonstrating an outstanding level of commitment to civic leadership and social responsibility.

REQUIREMENTS: Students completing the Civic Engagement Certificate Program must

Meet all requirements for graduation with a 3.0 GPA or higher.
Complete at least 4 ACT-sponsored service-learning and/or community-based research courses (12 credit hours). Not all courses must be related to their chosen major or minor.
Compile a portfolio of assignments done in service-learning courses, as well as final reflections from those courses.
Participate in one of the following service-learning capstone projects in their final year at Appalachian State University:
- Take the Public Service Research Program course, or an independent study, to complete a community-based research project that includes field work, a written report, and an action plan.
- Participate in a long-term International Service-Learning experience, of at least 3 credit-hours and/or 6-8 weeks in length. Students will be required to write a final paper reflecting on their experience and addressing how future students may contribute to that community based on its needs, population, and the agency with which they worked.

Students should consult with their major advisor and with the ACT office on ways in which the service-learning capstone project may be integrated into the capstone required for their major.

HOW TO APPLY:

Complete a Change to Program of Study with your individual department or college
Contact Appalachian & the Community Together (ACT) no later than the beginning of the fall semester of senior year to inform them of your intention to graduate as a Civic Engagement Scholar.
Choose a service-learning capstone project and meet with ACT staff by the beginning of the fall semester of your senior year to ensure that the project meets the requirements.
Turn in service-learning portfolio by the middle of the final semester of their senior year. This portfolio will be read by a team of faculty, staff, students, and community partners.

ALL CITIZEN SCHOLARS WILL BE RECOGNIZED WITH A:

Certificate at the ACT Celebration in April
Designated stole at commencement
Note on the academic transcript.

For more information and for details on how to apply, visit: www.act.appstate.edu/civic-engagement

Disciplines

Human Services

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Certificate in Civic Engagement at Appalachian State University

Entry Requirements

A complete online application
A non-refundable application fee of $65 (USD)
Official high school/secondary school transcript
Official test scores (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, SAT* or ACT**)
- If school is in an English-speaking country, we must have SAT or ACT whereas schools in non-English-speaking countries do not need the SAT / ACT
- Applicants who do/did not attend school in an English-speaking country must provide a TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo English Test, SAT or ACT score
- Applicants who attend(ed) school in an English-speaking country must submit an SAT or ACT score

Official college transcripts
Additional information if requested, upon submission of your application, by the Office of Admissions (This may include submitting a Criminal Background Check and Conduct Review as required by the UNC System.)
All applicants claiming to be a resident of North Carolina must request a residency determination through the Residency Determination Service (RDS)

*SAT evidence-based reading and writing and math, without the writing.

**ACT composite, without writing.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6
TOEFLMin 78

Tuition and Fee Information for Certificate in Civic Engagement at Appalachian State University

Application Fee 65

How to Apply for Certificate in Civic Engagement at Appalachian State University

Complete an application (apply using the Common Application)
Provide your official high school transcript(s)
Provide your official or unofficial college transcript(s) for any completed college coursework*
Submit $65 application fee (or approved fee waiver)
Submit official or self-reported SAT (school code: 5010) or ACT (school code: 3062) scores (or apply with a test waiver)
Complete your FAFSA (application opens Oct. 1; school code: 002906)

Certificate in Civic Engagement at Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University

United States of America, Boone