Northwestern University McCormick School of Engineering 12 courses
The Curious Life Certificate (CLC) begins with a foundational experience called PATH. PATH will be taken as a CLC gateway course by first- and second-year students introducing them to a holistic approach to their performance as it relates to both their academic and personal life at Northwestern. Smaller in scope than majors or minors, certificates usually are offered in areas of concentration for which no major or minor exists and are comprised of at least 4 units of coursework uniquely counted, not also applied to any other academic plan or credential. Such coursework may fulfill McCormick Social Sciences/Humanities (Theme), WCAS distribution requirements, or other unrestricted electives. Certificates are conferred concurrent with the student's undergraduate degree. They do not appear on the diploma, but are noted on the transcript. Students can declare the certificate and submit updates to their courses in MAS (McCormick Advising System) before the beginning of their final quarter as undergraduates.
Certificate Requirements
CLC Foundational Course:
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PRDV 200-0 | PATH (Personal Development Studio Lab) | 0 |
| Total Certificate Requirements | 4 credits | |
Certificate Requirements
Emotional Intelligence (1 credit unit)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PRDV 325-0 | Emotional Intelligence 101 - Managing Yourself, Maximizing Your Potential | 1 |
Certificate Requirements
Physical Sensations (1 credit unit)
Certificate Requirements
Your Stories (1 credit unit) SLAVIC 210-1 may also be replaced by SLAVIC 210-3.
Certificate Requirements
Certificate Capstone Requirement (1 credit unit)
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PRDV 300-0 or DSGN 300-0 | Designing Your Life or Designing Your Life | 1 |
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