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Political Science for Educators

General

Note: Admission is Frozen

This program is no longer accepting new students.

Program Title

Political Science for Educators

Degree Designation

CERT

Award Type

Certificate

Program Level

Graduate

Instruction Mode

Online and On Campus

Program Description

The Political Science for Educators graduate certificate is designed for teachers to enhance their knowledge and training through advanced content in Political Science. Completion of the certificate fulfills the path-to-18 requirement to teach Senior-to-Sophomore or College-in-the-Schools courses in Political Science.

Department/Unit(s)

College/School

School of Public Affairs

Status

Active

Admission Requirements

What previous degree and/or experience is required prior to admission to this program?

Bachelors Degree

Minimum undergraduate GPA for admission

2.75

Requirements

Program Requirements

18 credits of any 500- or 600-level courses in geography.

Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different forms of government and the processes of collective decision making.

Outcome

Evaluate advanced political science theories of international, national, and subnational institutions, processes, and ideological frameworks.

Outcome

Apply advanced political science research methodology on the processes, institutions, and outputs of government.

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Major Code

1119

Program Code

34-602-2022