Press Politics Undergraduate Certificate

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Press Politics

This certificate is for students who are interested in pursuing a career in politics, media, political commentary, journalism, campaign management and messaging, lobbying, or other related fields. Students who complete this certificate will have practice in political reporting, political communication, and an understanding of political behavior as it is impacted by mediated messages.

Program requirements (15 hours)

  1. COM 450(3), COM 452(3); PLS 316(3) or PLS 317(3).
  2. Six hours from following in consultation with certificate advisor: COM 309(3), COM 379(3), JRN 270(3), JRN 478(3), MED 580(3).
  3. All candidates must satisfy the General University Certificate Requirements.

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