Be the change you want to see
– be a Citizen Scholar.
Citizen Scholars put their arts and humanities values, knowledge, skills, and practices into action, leading us toward a more just, inclusive, and open society.
Citizen Scholars is open to ALL students with a major in the College of Arts and Letters
Mission
To prepare students for a lifetime of social justice, human rights, global awareness, and equity work in the arts and humanities by guiding them through experiences that enhance their academic work through research, internships, study abroad and away, and community engagement
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The Student Experience
Individualized Attention
Small classes and personalized mentoring from program academic staff and advisers
Learning, Service, & Research
Projects organized by and for students around creative practice, research opportunities, and community engagement
Career Connections
Networking opportunities with mentors, guest speakers, and community partners
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A Family Commitment to Spartans
MSU alumni Phillip and Tonya Collier believe in giving back and one way they are doing that is by supporting the College of Arts & Letters Citizen Scholars program, which is designed to prepare the next generation of diverse, high-achieving, and engaged citizen leaders.
MSU Citizen Scholars Showcase
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Support the Program
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Fund Learning
Support student enrichment experiences such as study abroad, study away, internships, and community projects
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Become a Mentor
Provide professional opportunities and community project mentorship to students
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Create Community Connections
Become a community partner and support collaborative projects
News
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DR. Caesar's AL 110 CLass
Exploration
“My self portrait represents my awareness of the world around me, my mistakes, and my connection to my own self.” – Taylor Kaigler, first year Citizen Scholar
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Study Abroad in Dublin, Ireland
Immersion
“Through this I was able to learn even more about publishing on the back-end, and I got my hands on every single page of these books!” – Sophie Schmidt, Senior Citizen Scholar
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Prioritize People and Passion
Implementation
“CS taught me how important it is to prioritize passion and people in all things.” – Abbie Crick, Citizen Scholar Graduate