Political Entrepreneurship through Internships: Local to Global ,Certificate
Business, Entrepreneurship, Legislative, NGO, Non-Profit, Public Policy, markets
Do you want to see how leaders advance policy in real time? An internship with an organization that aligns with your interests offers the opportunity to observe firsthand how change occurs and policy is made.
In the certificate program in political entrepreneurship through internships: local to global, you begin with foundational instruction on U.S. political institutions or global politics before taking advanced coursework that examines public policy, political leadership and political change. Through experiential learning, including internships, you apply these skills in practical settings, developing leadership and professional skills and gaining a deep understanding of related institutions. This program equips you to be an active, informed participant in the policy process. Whether you are interested in global, national, state or local issues, a variety of internship opportunities help you engage civically and influence policies at multiple levels of governance.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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The certificate in political entrepreneurship through internships: local to global requires 15 credit hours, of which 12 credit hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be completed through The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better may be applied toward the certificate requirements. |
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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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POS 484 Internship
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SGS 484 Internship
Students may elect to complete only three credit hours of internship to fulfill this requirement. Students selecting this option must complete six upper-division credit hours in the Related Electives section.
6 - 3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 6 - 3 |
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Choose one to two courses, depending on how many internship credit hours are earned. Contact a School of Politics and Global Studies advisor for additional course options if you completed an upper-division course for the Introductory Course section.
3 - 6 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 - 6 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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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 student 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.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:
- Evaluate the powers of the Presidency.
- Communicate using clear and concise language on topics related to political science.
- Compare stakeholder perspectives of governance and/or global issues.
Graduates with this certificate are prepared for policy careers in a variety of organizational settings, domestic and global. Some graduates focus on developing or implementing policy; others engage in issue advocacy or critical assessment of policy.
Graduates who have combined this certificate with their major program of study are more marketable to employers. They often pursue employment in government, lobbying, public affairs consulting or nonprofit organizations.
School of Politics and Global Studies
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COOR 6797
spgs-ugadvising@asu.edu
480-965-8563
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