The McCarthy
Center offers a curriculum module designed for students interested in
acquiring some grounding and skills for public service. In
collaboration with faculty, department heads and the respective deans'
offices, the Center has identified a number of undergraduate courses
that could inspire or prepare students for public service.
In the Public Service Certificate Program a student would
take a minimum of 12 credits and three such courses during his or her
years at USF. One of the courses must be a service-learning course. This
course is in addition to the service-learning course required in the
Core Curriculum. Two of the courses must be upper division courses.
Students must also meet with the Director of the McCarthy Center at
least once to receive guidance on course selection. While in the Program
the student would be a "McCarthy Associate" and would be able to
participate in a range of special functions with outstanding public
service practitioners. Prior to graduation, students should schedule an
exit interview with the Director or Center staff to discuss their
program. A short reflective paper may be substituted for the interview.
Successful completion of the program will be noted in the student's
transcripts.
The Public Service Certificate is designed for students in
all majors. It is intended to complement their Major studies and afford
them some insights and skills that could prove useful in whatever
service they might choose to pursue.
For more information and a list of the Public Service
courses contact the McCarthy Center for Public Service and the Common
Good at 422-5662 or stop by UC 300 or visit the Center
website: http://www.usfca.edu/centers/mccarthy/
