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Minor in Civic Leadership

Any Indiana University students enrolled in a baccalaureate program, except those pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs with a major in Civic Leadership, may pursue the minor in Civic Leadership. Students who successfully complete the requirements will have the minor conferred with their degree.

Students must declare their intentions to receive a minor by completing the intent form. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required in courses taken specifically for the minor. At least 9 of the 15 credit hours must be taken on the IU Indianapolis campus. 

Curriculum (5 courses/15 credit hours)

Complete the following courses 6 credit hours):

  • SPEA-V 170 Introduction to Public Affairs (3 cr.)
  • SPEA-V 412 Leadership and Ethics (3 cr.)

Select one of the following (3 credit hours):

  • SPEA-V 221 Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector (3 cr.) OR
  • SPEA-V 265 Challenges in Social Policy (3 cr.)

Select two of the following courses (6 credit hours):

  • SPEA-V 263 Public Management (3 cr.) 
  • SPEA-V 264 Community Structures & Policy (3 cr.)
  • SPEA-V 280 Understanding Policy Making (3 cr.) 
  • SPEA-V 362 Nonprofit Management and Leadership (3 cr.)
  • SPEA-V 367 Project Planning and Management (3 cr.)
  • SPEA-V 376 Law and Public Policy (3 cr.)
  • SPEA-V 382 Political Action and Civic Engagement (3 cr.)
  • SPEA-V 408 Individual Rights, Common Goods, and Public Policies (3 cr.)
  • SPEA-V 435 Negotiation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (3 cr.)
  • SPEA-V 450 Contemporary Issues in Public Affairs (3 cr.) - as approved
  • SPEA-V 458 Fund Development for Nonprofit Organizations