SCL Educates a Rising Generation for Freedom
Overview
Thoughtful leadership starts here.
Explore questions that matter with a Texas Civic Leadership minor or certificate. Prepare to live well and lead well. Study with faculty who connect you with moral and intellectual resources.
Future proof your education. Our moment confirms the need for prudent leadership, attention to questions that matter, and the ability to think clearly. With an emphasis on the pursuit of wisdom, Texas Civic Leadership enables students to preserve and improve the American constitutional inheritance. Join the School of Civic Leadership to gain the virtue and skill that self-government requires.
Our People
Leaders in Scholarship
and Teaching
Our faculty hand down the distinct inheritance of Western civilization and the American constitutional tradition as part of a larger quest for wisdom. Their areas of expertise include philosophy, economics, government, history, law, and more.
FAQs
What minors and certificates does SCL offer?
SCL offers the Minor in Civic Leadership, the Minor in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, and the Certificate in Classical Education.
Can any UT Austin student pursue an SCL minor or certificate?
Yes — SCL's minors and certificate are open to students across the university, not just SCL majors.
How do I declare a minor or certificate with SCL?
Contact SCL's academic advising team at civics@utexas.edu to learn about declaration requirements and next steps.
Can I complete more than one SCL minor or certificate?
Students may be able to pursue multiple SCL minors or certificates depending on course overlap and degree plan requirements — an SCL advisor can help you plan this out.
Do these programs have specific admission requirements?
Requirements vary by program. Visit each program's page for details, or contact civics@utexas.edu with questions.
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