Applied Politics, Certificate

Certificate in Applied Politics (370005C)

The Certificate in Applied Politics focuses on practical politics and experiential learning. It is designed for undergraduate students interested in election campaigns, digital strategy and messaging, fundraising, managing organizations, government relations, civic engagement, and other political activities. Believing that democracy is best served by having active and informed citizens, the certificate is open to all students, no matter what their degree program.

Requirements for Admission

Enrollment status as full-time or part-time, special, or non-degree in any department of the University. 

Program Contact
Dr. David Cohen
Professor, Political Science
330-972-6045
dbcohen@uakron.edu

The following information has official approval of The Department of Political Science and The Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences, but is intended only as a guide. Completion of this certificate is contingent upon many factors, including but not limited to: class availability, total number of required credits, work schedule, finances, family, course drops/withdrawals, successfully passing courses, prerequisites, among others.

The following courses constitute a “Certificate in Applied Politics” and must be completed with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 overall for the certificate to be noted on the student’s record. Students must maintain at least a B average in their coursework for the certificate. Political Science majors will, upon completion of the program, be awarded a B.A. or B.S. degree in Political Science with a Certificate in Applied Politics. Majors in other disciplines will have the Certificate noted on their permanent record.

Summary

Required Courses

Internship

Elective Courses

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If students complete more than three credits of this course in fulfillment of their core requirements, the additional credit may be applied toward this elective category.