Civic Education, Certificate
Examine the moral foundations of American democracy while building the knowledge and communication skills to engage as an informed participant in civic life. Prepare for careers or further study in education, law, public service, journalism and advocacy.
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Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Certificate description
Civic Education undergraduate certificate description
If you seek to actively engage in or teach others about political issues and reforms, the civic education certificate program is geared toward you.
Certificate coursework provides you with a strong foundation in the theories and ideologies that provide the motivation and reasoning for much political activity. In addition, a civics in action component of the program enables you to investigate how contemporary American political institutions grapple with competing interests, values and civic ideas.
Why earn a civic education undergraduate certificate at ASU?
As the largest public research university in the United States, ASU draws leading scholars and practitioners in political science, education and public policy to its campuses in Arizona, California and Washington, D.C.
This certificate taps ASU's closeness to the Arizona Capitol, internships and a network of local alumni, bringing civics-in-action experiences and guest speakers into select courses.
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Through Model United Nations at ASU, you can gather with fellow students to research complex global issues, debate international affairs and simulate the work of the United Nations.
Courses
Course checksheet and curriculum archive
The curriculum checksheet displays this program's required courses and other requirements you must complete for graduation.
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The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Analyze a public policy using social science methods.
- Communicate using clear and concise language on topics related to American democratic citizenship.
- Apply a key political ideology, Classical Liberalism, to a public policy.
Analyze a public policy using social science methods.Admission requirements
Here are the admission and application details
All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
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Requests to declare this certificate are reviewed by the academic advisor in the academic unit offering the certificate. Students may be contacted to discuss the certificate before it is added to their record. A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Explore expanded study opportunities
When you pursue concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”), you earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with your academic advisor, you can create your own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
Paying for college
Use our calculator to estimate your full-time or part-time tuition fees for this program prior to any financial aid. Keep in mind that most of our students recieve financial aid, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs.
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Careers this civic education undergraduate certificate prepares you for
Graduates who have combined the certificate in civic education with their major program of study become more attractive to employers. The program offers a balanced approach to the theory and practice of civic engagement, equipping graduates with the ability to analyze and navigate political events and institutions. The program helps prepare graduates for fields in which an understanding of citizenship, leadership, community, democracy, public responsibility and ethics is crucial, such as:
- business
- civic and social movements
- education (social studies)
- history
- journalism
- law
- politics
- public administration
- public service
- social work
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
Prospective students should fill out the Request for Information form.
School of Politics and Global Studies
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COOR 6797
spgs-ugadvising@asu.edu
480-965-8563
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
