Civic Education Centers are academic units or programs within colleges and universities that emphasize the study of Western intellectual traditions, classical texts, civic philosophy, and foundational concepts in political and moral thought. These centers typically focus on curriculum in history, philosophy, literature, and civics, often through reading-based seminars and interdisciplinary coursework.

In recent years, several public universities in the United States have established such centers through state funding or governing-board initiatives. Their stated purposes commonly include strengthening civic literacy, encouraging debate on foundational ideas, and broadening perspectives in undergraduate education. Governance structures, faculty hiring practices, and curricular roles vary across institutions.