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Easiest courses in Civil Society and Community Studies

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Highest historical GPA first. At least 100 letter grades over the five years through the selected term. Grades reflect past outcomes, not workload or a guaranteed result.

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6 courses

Ranked courses have at least 100 recorded letter grades.

Entrepreneurialism and Society explores entrepreneurship in nonprofits, business, government, and arts contexts through ideas, readings, and lectures.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026

PHILANTHROPY AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT explores giving time, money, and effort to public purposes. It covers creating giving plans, strategic giving, and assessing philanthropic impact.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026

An introductory course analyzing the environment in which nonprofits operate and assessing its impact at the community and organizational levels.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

Past student reviews · Michael Maguire

The course involved significant writing, including big projects and papers, with many looming deadlines, though some students found the assignments themselves easy.

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026

Explores the philosophy and practical strategies of fundraising and development for nonprofit organizations to secure resources for social change.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

historical GPA · grades

Spring 2023–Spring 2026

Explores career pathways in community engagement, organizational development, and public service within Human Ecology professions, featuring insights from professionals in social change, government, nonprofits, and grassroots movements.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026

Applied introduction to planning and evaluation for nonprofit and community-based organizations, covering strategic, program, and multi-organization planning.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026