Practical Political 领导 Certificate
When it comes to being a “public servant,” working on Capitol Hill is just the tip of the iceberg.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the government employs almost a 季度 美国的.S. workforce, and beyond that, 十分之一 Americans works for a nonprofit organization.
The Certificate is designed for students who are interested in making an impact through any number of public service careers, both in and out of government. Our knowledgeable, approachable faculty will guide you through the fundamentals of state and urban politics, 选举, 和行动. You will develop oral communication, 领导, and teamwork skills, gaining hands-on 领导 experience through your public service internship and by spearheading on-campus campaigns.
You will leave Saint Mary’s with a greater insight into public affairs and a wealth of conceptual, 分析, and communication skills that will be valuable in any career.
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Certificate Requirements
The Politics Department offers a Certificate in Practical Political 领导. The Certificate is designed for students interested in public sector careers, both in and out of government. Students who earn the Certificate develop oral communication, 领导, and teamwork skills, and apply those skills to achieve civic aims.
REQUIREMENTS:
For students majoring or minoring in Politics:
Three Course Credits
- 完整的 一个 of the following: State and Urban Politics (POL 301), Political Parties and Pressure Groups (POL 302), or Elections and Voting (POL 303)
- 完整的 一个 Public Service Internship (POL 495)
- 完整的 要么 一个 Special Study (POL 497) or four Democracy Labs (.25 POL 393) in 一个 of the following three areas:
- Organize on-campus voter registration and turnout activities in conjunction with the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge http://allinchallenge.org
- Organize an on-campus public forum on a particular issue. The forum shall include alternative perspectives on the issue and consideration of how to make positive change through public action
- Take a 领导 role in a campaign to bring about tangible changes in public awareness of a particular issue, or a change in public policy
For all other students:
In addition to the above requirements
4. 完整的 Introduction to American Politics (POL 101) before enrolling in the other courses. You may substitute comparable courses from your major department, 如果可用, for the POL 497/POL 393 requirement.
For more information, contact Professor Zahra Ahmed (zga1@dektinary.com; 925-631-5002)