Share the Harvest 2024

Offered as: 
On-campus
Undergraduate
Minor

UMass Dartmouth's interdisciplinary minor in leadership and civic engagement complements any major, offering the opportunity to promote positive social change. As you practice leadership on campus and in the community, you'll gain the skills to succeed in a variety of careers and professions.

Our curriculum focuses on communication, diversity, ethics, group dynamics, leadership theory, and policy/decision making. Through theory and practice, you'll learn how to:

  • communicate effectively through writing and public speaking
  • solve problems and apply leadership skills in a variety of contexts
  • understand and enact social change

Our faculty are highly respected for their interdisciplinary skills and expertise in leadership, community organizing, and civic engagement.

Student success

Joshua Encarnacion
Joshua Encarnacion '14

Joshua Encarnacion was recognized as one of "29 Who Shine," an elite group of students representing the Commonwealth's 29 public colleges and universities.

UMassD advantages

As a leadership and civic engagement minor, you will work with the Leduc Center for Civic Engagement. The center's mission is to:

  • enhance students' education by integrating learning and service
  • develop awareness of and desire to affect change
  • create enriching partnerships within the community

UMassD's undergraduate experiences

Honors College student
Honors College

Take advanced courses, pursue research, and be part of a community of scholars.

Study abroad student
Study Abroad

Earn academic credits and gain a global perspective on your field.

Bhen with his art students at Talibon Elementary School in Bohol, Philippines.
Undergraduate Research

Faculty work with students on cutting-edge research projects.

Student studying at Claire T. Carney Library
University Studies

Gain the benefit of a broad university education to enhance your knowledge and skills.