Undergraduate Certificate Program in Values and Public Life

The University Center for Human Values launched its undergraduate certificate program in Values and Public Life in fall 2010. Students attaining the certificate will be equipped to bring informed discussion of values into the public sphere and to integrate a critical value perspective into their future studies and pursuits. The program is directed by Professor Melissa Lane.

The program is open to undergraduates in all disciplines, and students are invited to apply at the end of the sophomore year. Its requirements consist of: three core courses, one each in politics and philosophy, and an additional seminar in normative issues; two additional courses contributing to the development of an area of focus; and the writing of the senior thesis or a substantial piece of independent work on a relevant topic, with participation in a non-credit-bearing senior thesis workshop. Admission and certification of completion is overseen by a faculty committee of the University Center for Human Values, on which the director of the program will serve as the executive arm. Enrolled students will be offered a further range of opportunities, including meals with faculty and visiting speakers, summer grants for projects or research related to values and public life, and design of a group service project advancing the study or understanding of values in the wider community.

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS

The University Center for Human Values is now accepting applications for the undergraduate certificate program in Values and Public Life from sophomores in all disciplines.

Applications must be completed and submitted online by Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Students will be notified of their acceptance by Friday, April 13, 2012.

Interested students are invited to attend an informational meeting about the certificate and the application process on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at 12:15 in 301 Marx Hall. If you are not able to attend that meeting but would like more information, please make an appointment with Erin Rizk at VPL@princeton.edu or see the program director, Professor Melissa Lane, during her office hours in Corwin 245, by making an appointment with her via http://wass.princeton.edu.

The online application is available here.

For questions or additional information, please contact Erin Rizk at VPL@princeton.edu.

 

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