This course satisfies the Civil & Social Engagement requirement for the School Culture Advocate Certification. Learn more at www.safeschoolsacademy.org/csca.

Course description: As educators, it is a core responsibility that students are provided the resources to engage in civil and thoughtful political discussions in and outside of the classroom. Our current high school, middle schools, and elementary students will be shaping our nation’s future in a very direct and significant way. It is a moral imperative that our future voters are not only taught how to be civically engaged but to also have respectful discussions in an increasingly polarized world. The purpose of this course is to identify the unique problems facing educators in navigating politics in the classroom. Participants in this class will reflect on our nation’s current political climate and the foundations that support our political system. This includes reflections on our nation’s elections, political parties, and contemporary media landscape. At the conclusion of the course, participants will develop an implementation plan to increase civic engagement from students and ensure that politically charged discussions are handled in an appropriate manner.

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This is a 2-credit course.*

*Participants taking Drake graduate credit can enroll in a maximum of 12 graduate hours per academic semester.  If you take more than 12 credit hours, not all of your credits will be issued nor will your money be refunded. 

Upcoming sections:
June 29, 2025 - August 9, 2025
August 17, 2025 - September 27, 2025 (LICENSE RENEWAL ONLY)
September 28, 2025 - November 8, 2025 (LICENSE RENEWAL ONLY)
November 30, 2025 - January 10, 2026 (LICENSE RENEWAL ONLY)

Course Fees (🌊🦈😎 Pool Shark Pricedown: 50% OFF License Renewal Credit and $30 OFF Grad Credit now through 6/18/25! Prices automatically applied—NO CODE REQUIRED! 🌊🦈😎):

License Renewal - $190 $95
Para credit - $190 $95
Graduate Credit - $350 $290
Audit - $70

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Cancellation/Refund Policy
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Minimum Registration Limit
Beginning 8/1/2021, the minimum registration limit for a class will be three (3) registrants. If your registered class does not meet the minimum registration limit one week prior to your course start date, our Registrar will contact you about future transfer options.

Transcripts
Please allow up to two weeks for transcripts to be processed following a course end date. Request your transcripts by going to http://www.safeschoolsacademy.org/transcripts.