Civic Engagement and Leadership Minor
New College and Department of Philosophy
with the Department of Military Science
New College, 107 Carmichael Hall
www.as.ua.edu/nc
newcollege@as.ua.edu
Department of Philosophy
336 tenHoor Hall
www.as.ua.edu/philos
philosophy@as.ua.edu
Admission into the minor. Students are expected to formally declare a minor. With the assistance of an advisor in the minor department, students should complete the “Declaration of Minor” form before or during the third year of full-time enrollment.
Grade point average. A 2.0 grade point average in the minor is required for completion of the degree. The minor GPA is calculated based on all courses applicable to the minor that the student has attempted at UA and all work attempted applicable to the minor throughout the entire higher education career.
Minor courses. The minor in civic engagement and leadership requires the successful completion of the following 19 semester hours:
| Courses | Hours |
| PHL 200 or PHL 202 | 3 |
| NEW 237 or NEW 238 | 4 |
| Elective courses1 OR | |
| MIL or AFS2 | 12 |
| Total | 19 |
2Qualified ROTC candidates may complete secondary courses from the following: AFS 350, AFS 360, AFS 470, AFS 480, MIL 110, MIL 120, MIL 210, MIL 220, MIL 310, MIL 320, MIL 410, or MIL 420.
Upper-level residency. A minimum of 6 hours of 300- or 400-level courses in the minor must be earned on this campus.
Ancillary courses. This minor does not require ancillary courses.
Additional minor requirements. Students are responsible for ensuring that they have met all University, college, major, and minor requirements. However, each student must meet with an advisor in the major department for academic planning and to be cleared for registration each semester. If necessary, students may consult with the minor department academic advisor for questions concerning minor requirements.