American Civics Minor
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Program overview
The American civics minor is intended to promote understanding of American institutions and American political thought, as well as the need for civic engagement and civil discourse in the public life of American constitutional democracy.
Why get a minor in American Civics?
The American Civics minor aids any student interested in becoming an engaged citizen through the study of the Constitution, laws, and political systems. The minor builds a strong foundation of critical thinking, reasoning, and writing skills needed for students pursuing law school and legal education.
Featured Courses
IAC 101 – Engaging Civically
Rights and duties of citizenship; modes of citizen engagement in public affairs; the role of civil discourse in democratic debate.
IAC 102 – Visions of America
Exploring differing perspectives on core American ideals and values, including liberty, equality, justice, and democracy.
IAC 201 – Construction and Reconstruction of the American Republic
An examination of the philosophical, legal, cultural, and historical foundations of the American Revolution, the framing of the Constitution, the establishment of the new republic, the Civil War, and Reconstruction.
IAC 412 – Philosophical Origins of American Ideologies
Examination of philosophical influences on modern American political ideologies.
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