Military and Veterans Studies ,Certificate
Family Studies, Identity, Psychology, Service, Social Justice, Society, Veterans Affairs, Well-being, cultures
This program's name has changed effective Fall 2026. The previous name was Veterans, Society and Service.
Go beyond the often hollow "Thank you for your service." Learn to understand military service, address and reduce the military-civilian divide, and go on to create a civic-minded community committed to transforming society for and with veterans.
Through the certificate program in military and veterans studies, you explore the history, representations, experiences and culture of military service and veterans.
You study the veteran community with an interdisciplinary approach that combines history, politics, business, journalism, psychology, law, sociology and the arts through the intersectional lenses of gender, race, ethnicity and national identity. This program trains you to listen to, learn from, serve, research and advocate for veterans and their families.
Future professionals and current employees at government agencies, health provider organizations, nonprofit organizations and media industries can benefit from this multifaceted certificate program.
- College/school:
College of Integrative Sciences and Arts
- Location: Tempe or Online
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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This certificate requires 18 credit hours, of which 12 credit hours must be completed at the upper-division level, and nine credit hours must be completed at ASU. All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher. |
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MVS 100 Introduction to Military Studies
(AMIT)
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IDS 150 Introduction to Military Studies
(AMIT)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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MVS 202 Exploring Veteran Culture
(HUAD)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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MVS 300 Fighting for American Ideals
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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MVS 301 Experience of America's Modern Wars
3 Credit Hours
Minimum
Grade:C
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C | 3 |
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MVS 302 Military and Veterans in Media and Arts
(HUAD)
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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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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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.
ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.
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:
- Assess the military-civilian divide using their knowledge of military culture and history.
- Develop an evidence based argument using military and veterans' studies resources.
Students can advance their career options with an undergraduate certificate.
Graduates who have combined the certificate in military and veterans studies with their major program of study may become more marketable to employers.
Graduates often pursue employment as health care social workers, social and community service managers, or community health workers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
School of Applied Sciences and Arts
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AZCNTR 380
CISA@asu.edu
480-965-4464
Program term definitions
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.
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