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Political Science for Educators

General

Program Title

Political Science for Educators

Degree Designation

GC

Award Type

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Program Level

Graduate

Instruction Mode

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

College of Liberal Arts

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

Required GPA for graduation

3

Requirements

Free Form Requisites

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

Program 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.

Degree Maps

Major Code

9111

Program Code

346022022