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Civic Education , Certificate

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Citizenship, Civics, Community, Democracy, Governance, Public Policy, Urban Studies

Develop your political voice while learning the rights, responsibilities and intellectual foundations that go along with membership in American democracy. Become a more informed participant when exercising the rights to vote and seek change.
Description ▲

The civic education certificate program is geared toward students who seek to actively engage in or teach others about political issues and reforms.

Certificate coursework provides a strong foundation in the theories and ideologies that provide the motivation and reasoning for much political activity. In addition, a civics in action component of the program enables students to investigate how contemporary American political institutions grapple with competing interests, values and civic ideas.

At a glance ▲

Curriculum ▲
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Requirement Minimum Grade Credit Hours
The certificate in civic education is comprised of 15 credit hours in political science (POS) courses. At least 12 credit hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be taken in courses offered by The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher.
Theoretical Foundations
POS 210: Political Ideologies (CIVI)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
POS 442: American Political Thought (HUAD)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
Moral Foundations of Politics (choose one course)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
Civics in Action (choose two courses)
6 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 6
Notes
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.

Enrollment requirements ▲

Requests to declare this certificate are reviewed by the academic advisor in the academic unit offering the certificate. Students may be contacted to discuss the certificate before it is added to their record.

A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Career opportunities▲

Graduates who have combined the certificate in civic education with their major program of study become more attractive to employers. The certificate offers a balanced approach to the theory and practice of civic engagement, equipping graduates with the ability to analyze and navigate political events and institutions. The program helps prepare graduates for fields in which an understanding of citizenship, leadership, community, democracy, public responsibility and ethics is crucial, such as:

  • business
  • civic and social movements
  • education (social studies)
  • history
  • journalism
  • law
  • politics
  • public administration
  • public service
  • social work
Contact information▲
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These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
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Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
What are joint programs?
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What is the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)?
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program in which residents of western states (other than Arizona) may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program.

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