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 105	Introduction to American Government and Politics	3(3-0)
PSC 201	Political Behavior	3(3-0)
PSC 327	Parties and Interest Groups in the United States	3(3-0)
PSC 328	Campaigns and Elections	3(3-0)

Electives (3-6 hours)

Select hours from the following:

COM 365	Persuasion and Social Influence	3(3-0)
COM 527	Political Communication	3(3-0)
PAD 412	Nonprofit Seminar	3(3-0)
PSC 300	Michigan Politics and Elections	3(3-0)
PSC 325/REL 345/SOC 345/PHL 345	The Civil Rights Movement	3(3-0)
PSC 326/WGS 326	Women and Politics	3(3-0)
PSC 514	American Public Policy Making	3(3-0)
PSC 516	Environmental Politics and Policy	3(3-0)

Total: 15-18 semester hours