Community Action and Social Change Undergraduate Minor
The CASC minor is for students interested in developing knowledge, skills, and experiences in community action and social change. Since its launch in Winter 2010, over 900 students have declared the CASC minor.
PodCASC
PodCASC features diverse stories of CASC Alumni who share highs, lows, and other revelations about community action and social change after college.
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CASC 10 Year Anniversary Programs
CASC is celebrating its 10th Anniversary! To celebrate, we are excited to announce a semester-long set of programs.
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The CASC Minor is open to students enrolled in:
- College of LSA
- College of Engineering
- College of Pharmacy
- Ford School of Public Policy
- Ross School of Business
- School of Art & Design
- School of Information
- School of Kinesiology
- School of Music, Theater & Dance
- School of Nursing
- School of Public Health
- Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning
Don't see your school or college listed but interested in declaring the minor? Email us at cascminor@umich.edu to find out how you can declare CASC.
The multidisciplinary 16 credit minor will prepare students to:
- examine community action and social change using a multidisciplinary framework
- address community action and social change in multilingual and multicultural communities
- integrate social justice values into the community action and social change processes
- engage in service learning to promote community action and social change.
Weekly CASC Newsletter
CASC sends out a weekly newsletter on Tuesdays with the latest on social justice events, classes, job openings and more!
Advising Hours
Come meet with an academic advisor! Schedule an appointment online. If you cannot find an appointment time that works for you, please email cascminor@umich.edu. Please complete an online declaration form prior to meeting with an advisor.
Drop in hours will be held every Wednesday from 1 - 4pm in CASC Room 3640.
Related My SSW Sections
Intranet resources for students, faculty, and staff.
Advanced Community Organizing Sessions
The School of Social Work and CASC will be hosting three advanced organizing sessions with The Highlander Education & Research Center (a social justice leadership training school and cultural center in New Market, Tennessee).
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