CivX

CivX is shorthand for BDIC's civic engagement track. CivX students are BDIC majors whose concentrations are in civic engagement, plus their focus area. Their focus area (the "X" in CivX), might involve the arts, environmental justice, social entrepreneurship, community health, information technology, or whatever discipline students would like to combine with civic engagement. The BDIC CivX track was developed in collaboration with UMass Amherst's Bachelor's Degree with Individual Concentration (BDIC) program. BDIC majors who complete the CivX requirements will also have the "Civic Engagement" designation noted on their diplomas. 

Contact

Chloe Spurr

CESL Academic Advisor

@email

Outcomes:

  • Connect your education/major to work in community settings that advocates for a more just society
  • Connect with other students, faculty, staff, and community members who are strongly committed to working for social justice
  • Get hands-on experience connecting ideas and action and learn how to create research and projects that promote positive social change
How to Apply

Who Can Apply?

BDIC students only. 

Important Application dates or deadlines: 

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

Application requirements: 

The process of admission into the BDIC major begins with applying to take the 1-credit Proposal Writing class (BDIC 396). This class is where you will formulate your BDIC concentration in detail and choose the classes that will become your individualized course of studies. For more information on applying to BDIC, visit their website  (click here). Once you are accepted in to the BDIC program, Contact the CEPS/CivX advisor (see contact info above) and schedule an appointment to discuss your plan of study.

More Details

Requirements to complete the program

CivX students must fulfill all the requirements for the BDIC major as well as additional requirements specific to the CivX track. 

The additional requirements for the CivX track are as follows.

Of the 12 courses you select for the BDIC, 5 should be from the 5 content areas listed below:

  • Civics and Political Theory
  • Public Policy
  • Issues of Social Justice
  • Community and Political Organizing
  • Diverse Publics. 

Please note that these courses will count toward your overall BDIC major requirements only if they are at the 300 level or above.

At least two of the above classes must be service-learning (SL) courses.