About this Program
- College: Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Credits: 18 | Completed with minimum grades of C
- Contact: Email
- Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Certificates must comply with the Certificate Policy.
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 in Political Science (Beyond the Beltway: Politics in States, Counties and Communities) | 3 |
| POS 4931 | Special Topics in Political Science (Election Law ) | 3 |
| POS 4931 | Special Topics in Political Science (Ethics in American Politics) | 3 |
| POS 4931 | Special Topics in Political Science (Media and Politics) | 3 |
| POS 4931 | Special Topics in Political Science (Money and Politics in America) | 3 |
| POS 4931 | Special Topics in Political Science (Race/Poverty/Voting Rights ) | 3 |
| POS 4931 | Special Topics in Political Science (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.