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Graduate Certificate in Political Science

Are you a high school or community college instructor seeking advanced training in political science that you can tailor to your professional needs?

Our online graduate certificate in political science provides instructors with graduate courses that focus on knowledge and skills needed to teach dual-credit classes in Indiana high schools and university-level classes in community colleges.

Required Courses

All courses are 3 credit hours and require a minimum grade of a B unless otherwise noted.

Required Courses
18 credit hours

  • POLS-P 570 - Introduction to the Study of Politics I
  • POLS-Y 580 - Research Methods in Political Science
  • POLS-Y 675 - Political Philosophy
  • POLS-Y 567 - Public Opinion: Approaches and Issues
  • POLS-Y 661 - American Politics
  • POLS-Y 657 - Comparative Politics

Advising

This certificate program is 100-percent online. For information, please contact:

Photo of Dr. Joe Wert Ph.D.

Dr. Joe Wert Ph.D.

Professor of Political Science
Coordinator of Political Science program
Faculty Director, Social Sciences online collaborative programs

Crestview Hall 019
Phone: (812) 941-2160
jwert@iu.edu

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