Welcome to the Public Service Minor

Thurgood Marshall College sponsors the Public Service Minor at UCSD, which encourages students to understand the history and practices of public service and to work toward the development of civic skills. Those skills and practices are essential cornerstones of participation in a democratic society regardless of one's chosen profession.

The coursework for the minor emphasizes the history and emergence of the non-profit sector as a national institution distinct from the private and public sectors. The practicum aspects of the minor coupled with the traditional academic work encourages students to see the connection between the deeds of charitable service and the historic worth of citizen participation in the common public franchise.

The minor in public service is open to all UCSD students in good standing.
Students first complete TMC 15, Public Service in America, and must choose one area of specialization from Education, Government, Social Issues or Health.

A list of courses appropriate for these specializations is available through Marshall College Advising Office.