Applied Politics, Certificate

Certificate in Applied Politics (370005C)

The Ray C. Bliss Institute and the Department of Political Science have combined to offer a Certificate Program in Applied Politics for undergraduate 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.

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