Program Requirement
Program details
Catalog Year: 2025 - 2026
General Studies Gold
Degree: Certificate,
Certificate
College/School:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Plan Code: LAPEICERT
15
minimum credit hours
12
Upper division minimum credit hours
Curriculum Checksheet
| Requirement | Minimum Grade | Credit Hours |
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| Requirement | Minimum Grade | Credit Hours |
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The certificate requires a total of 15 credit hours, of which at least 12 credit hours must be completed at the upper-division level. Nine credit hours must be from 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.
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| Part One: Introductory Course (choose one) | ||
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3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
| Part Two: Policy and Leadership (choose one course) | ||
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3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
| Part Three: Internship | ||
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POS 484 Internship
or
SGS 484 Internship
Students may elect to complete only 3 hours of internship to fulfill this requirement. Students selecting this option must complete six upper-division credits in Part Four.
6 - 3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 - 3 |
| Part Four: Related Electives (choose one to two courses) | ||
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Choose one to two courses, depending on how many internship credit hours are earned in Part Three. Contact a School of Politics and Global Studies advisor for additional course options if you completed an upper division course for Part One.
3 - 6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 - 6 |
Notes
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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