About this Program
- College: Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Credits: 18 | Completed with minimum grades of C
- Contact: Email
- Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Certificates must contain at least nine credits of coursework that are unique to that program out of all other certificates and minors.
Department Information
The Department of Political Science provides a high-quality educational program for undergraduate students as well as a rigorous honors program. The department also offers a highly selective graduate education ranging from innovative MA programs to a comprehensive PhD program.
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CONTACT
352.392.0262 (tel) | 352.392.8127 (fax)
P.O. Box 117325
234 ANDERSON HALL
GAINESVILLE FL 32611-7325
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Curriculum
The certificate program is open to all undergraduates.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| POS 4940 | Political Internship | 3 |
| Select two: | 6 | |
| Political Behavior | ||
| Modern Political Campaigns | ||
| Political Parties and Elections | ||
| Interest Group Politics | ||
| Approved electives | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
Approved Electives
Select from the preceding or following list, including one or both of the remaining basic courses (POS 3204/POS 4275/POS 4443/POS 4463).
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| POS 3122 | State Politics | 3 |
| POS 3173 | Southern Politics | 3 |
| POS 3233 | Politics and Public Opinion | 3 |
| POS 4291 | Religion and Politics in the United States | 3 |
| POS 4931 | Special Topics (Beyond the Beltway: Politics in States, Counties and Communities) | 3 |
| POS 4931 | Special Topics (Election Law ) | 3 |
| POS 4931 | Special Topics (Ethics in American Politics) | 3 |
| POS 4931 | Special Topics (Media and Politics) | 3 |
| POS 4931 | Special Topics (Money and Politics in America) | 3 |
| POS 4931 | Special Topics (Race/Poverty/Voting Rights ) | 3 |
| POS 4931 | Special Topics (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.