Military and Veterans Studies, Certificate
Explore military and veteran experiences through an interdisciplinary framework that invites you to analyze them from many viewpoints. This undergraduate certificate helps you weigh diverse perspectives and build a richer understanding of veterans, society and service.
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Accreditation
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
This program's name has changed effective Fall 2026. The previous name was Veterans, Society and Service.
Certificate description
Military and Veterans Studies undergraduate certificate description
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.
Why earn a military and veterans studies undergraduate certificate?
ASU's Military and Veterans Studies certificate is ideal for students who wants to work in a career field where they are also serving military and veteran constituents at municipalities and other public sector organizations, nonprofit organizations, military contractors in the engineering field, health care, counseling, museum studies, etc. Through this program, graduates are not only prepared to study and understand veterans as a population, but to listen to, work with, advocate for and serve veterans and their families.
Courses
This undergraduate certificate includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
The certificate requires 18 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the certificate, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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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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What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- Assess the military-civilian divide using their knowledge of military culture and history.
- Develop an evidence based argument using military and veterans' studies resources.
Assess the military-civilian divide using their knowledge of military culture and history.Enrollment requirements
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.
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Careers this military and veterans studies undergraduate certificate prepares you for
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.
Contact information
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
School of Applied Sciences and Arts
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AZCNTR 380
CISA@asu.edu
480-965-4464
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
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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.
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