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Political Advocacy and Elections, Undergraduate Certificate

This 15-18 credit hour certificate is designed for degree-seeking students of any major and non-degree-seeking students who desire to gain an understanding of significant social and political issues confronting the United States, along with the ability to resolve these issues through advocacy and electoral strategies.

Program Requirements

Required Courses (12 hours)

PSC 101Political Behavior

3(3-0)

PSC 105Introduction to American Government and Politics

3(3-0)

PSC 327Lobbying and Interest Group Behavior

3(3-0)

PSC 328Campaigns and Elections

3(3-0)

Electives (3-6 hours)

Select hours from the following:

COM 365Persuasion and Social Influence

3(3-0)

COM 527Political Communication

3(3-0)

PAD 412Nonprofit Seminar

3(3-0)

PSC 300Michigan Politics and Elections

3(3-0)

PSC 323American Parties and Politics

3(3-0)

PSC 325/REL 345/SOC 345/PHL 345The Civil Rights Movement

3(3-0)

PSC 326/WGS 326Women and Politics

3(3-0)

PSC 513Citizen Engagement in Public Life

3(3-0)

PSC 514American Public Policy Making

3(3-0)

PSC 516Environmental Politics and Policy

3(3-0)

PSC 583Survey Research

3(3-0)

Total: 15-18 semester hours