Power and Society ,Certificate
Advocacy, Human Rights, Journalism, Public Affairs, Public Policy, Social Justice, Sustainability
Are you intrigued by how particular groups and individuals wield power over others? Through this program, you'll gain an understanding of how control and influence can shift across societies.
The certificate program in power and society prepares students to think critically and practically about the relationship between power and society.
Courses in the program use multiple perspectives to explore the sources, exercise and consequences of power across a variety of social and historical settings. A special focus on gender is available across the spectrum of courses listed.
- College/school:
New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences
- Location: West Valley
2025-2026 Catalog Year
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The certificate in power and society consists of 15 credit hours of coursework, of which a minimum of 12 hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be earned through courses offered by the New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the certificate must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or better.
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POS 437 Women, Power, and Politics
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SOC 437 Women, Power, and Politics
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Up to three credit hours of experiential learning (484/499) may apply toward the electives requirement.
9 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 9 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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This certificate is open to students in any major. Students who wish to pursue this certificate should consult an academic advisor in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences to ensure that the appropriate set of courses is taken.
A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before an undergraduate degree is completed. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
The certificate program is recommended for students with academic or career interests in politics, government, economics, organizing and advocacy, public affairs, journalism, human rights, social justice, education and sustainability. Career paths include social work, public administration, public policy and criminal justice.
School of Social and Behavioral Sciences
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FAB N101
sbsadvising@asu.edu
602-543-3000
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