2011-2012 Archived Catalog Information

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Professional Politics (CAGS)
(18 credits )

The CAGS program is appropriate for you if you already have a post-graduate degree, and either wish to prepare yourself for a career in professional politics, or want to supplement your current career with specialized knowledge of professional politics. The CAGS in Professional Politics is ideal for lawyers, accountants, public relations professionals, and others who wish to improve their skills in politics, government relations, and issues management. The CAGS in Professional Politics is open for full-time or part-time study. All core courses are offered on weekday evenings.

Certificate Requirements (12 Credits)

GVT 747 Seminar in Legislation and Lobbying (3)

GVT 755 Graduate Seminar in Campaigns and Elections (3)

GVT 772 Ethical Issues in Professional Politics (3)

GVT 776 OR GVT 777 Advanced Research Methods in Political Science (3)

Suggested Electives (6 Credits)
Choose two from the following:

CJN 740 Political Communication

GVT 606 Women and Public Policy

GVT 623 Political Survey Research

GVT 635 Healthcare Policy

GVT 636 Race and Public Policy

GVT 637 Public Policy and Business

GVT 638 Environmental Policy and Politics

GVT 639 Community Advocacy

GVT 645 New Directions in Advocacy and Lobbying

GVT 653 Voting Behavior in the United States

GVT 654 New Directions in Electoral Politics

GVT 655 American Parties and Politics

GVT 658 Politics and the Media

GVT 659 Race and Gender in U.S. Electoral Politics

GVT 691 Canadian Politics

GVT 693 Politics of Mexico

GVT 785 Fundamentals of Political Fundraising

HLTH 825 Legal Environment of Healthcare

HLTH 832 Health Policy

PAD 815 Nonprofit Organizations in the Community

PAD 830 Public Liaison Strategies

PAD 840 Comparative Public Policy