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  • Political Campaigning

    About this Certificate

    Overview

    Political science and non-major students may pursue undergraduate training in campaigns and elections, earning a certificate in political campaigning. The certificate is designed for students who may pursue careers in practical politics, including campaign management, lobbying, and issue advocacy.

    The application can also be picked up from the political science office in 234 Anderson Hall.

    Required Courses

    Courses Credits
    POS 4940 Approved Internship 3
    Choose two:
    POS 3204 Political Behavior and/or
    POS 4275 Modern Political Campaigns and/or
    POS 4443 Political Parties and Elections and/or
    POS 4463 Interest Groups
    6
    Electives 9
    Total 18
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    Electives

    Choose from the preceding or following list, including one or both of the remaining basic courses (POS 3204 / 4275 / 4443 / 4463).

    Courses Credits
    POS 3122 State Politics 3
    POS 3173 Southern Politics 3
    POS 3233 Public Opinion 3
    POS 4291 Religion in Politics 3
    POS 4931 Beyond the Beltway: Politics in States, Counties and Communities 3
    POS 4931 Ethics in American Politics 3
    POS 4931 Media and Politics 3
    POS 4931 Money and Politics in America 3
    POS 4931 Survey Research 3
    PUP 3323 Women in Politics 3

    Students may petition the director of the political campaigning program for permission to substitute one other course for one of the courses in the electives list.

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    Related Political Science Programs

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certificates: political-campaigning