Do you want to make a difference in your community—
from the local to the global levels?
Are you looking for a real-world opportunity in the nonprofit sector that enables you to develop your professional and
leadership skills before graduating?
Beyond the Classroom
offers
undergraduate students the opportunity to explore exciting civic
opportunities in the non-profit sector in the Washington, D.C.
metropolitan area. During the first
semester, students will participate in an interdisciplinary seminar
(UNIV 325) on civic engagement and social change in a global context
that prepares students for public service on civic issues that matter
most to them. During the next semester, students
will serve an internship with a nonprofit or nongovernmental
organization working on important civic issues (e.g., civil liberties,
democracy, environment, human rights, social issues) at either the
local, national, or global levels, while participating in
a seminar (UNIV 326) that supports their practical experience. For
students seeking the program notation, the final seminar (UNIV 389)
enables students, working collaboratively with their peers on joint
projects, to deepen and to apply their knowledge by addressing
key civic issues.
Take charge of your education and go “beyond the classroom”
to realize your potential for civic leadership!
Application Deadline: Thursday, February 14th, 2013:
Questions? Contact Dr. Caitlin Haugen at (301)314-6620/
chaugen@umd.edu
Dr. James Riker at (301)314-6622/
jriker@umd.edu
Krista Heiner at (301) 314-9860
kheiner@umd.edu
No comments:
Post a Comment
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.