Applied Politics, Certificate

The Ray C. Bliss Institute and the Department of Political Science have combined to offer a Certificate Program in Applied Politics for graduate students. The Certificate Program in Applied Politics offers course work in the history, organization, and management of campaigns intended to influence the outcome of political decisions. Working from a set of core courses, students are allowed to concentrate in the area of applied politics of greatest interest--campaigns, communications, lobbying, political parties, etc. Believing that democracy is best served by having active and informed citizens, the certificate is designed for all students, no matter what their degree program as long as they have an interest in practical politics.

Persons are eligible for admission to the Certificate Program in Applied Politics if they have been admitted to study as full-time students, special, or non-degree in any department of the University. Students who are pursuing a graduate degree in other departments at the University may be admitted to the Master’s level certificate program upon the recommendation of the chair/director of the department/school in which they are enrolled. The student shall schedule courses with the assistance of an advisor at the earliest possible time.

Requirements

Students must complete 18 total credits consisting of core courses, elective courses, and internship credits.

Required Core Courses - 12 credits minimum selected from the following:

Required Internship - 3 credits minimum

Elective Courses - 3 credits selected from the following (or above):