Political Analysis and Methodology Undergraduate Academic Certificate

The Political Analysis and Methodology Certificate is designed for those who want to deepen their ability to dissect and synthesize academic scholarship on diverse political issues. The program also focuses on providing training in research plan development and quantitative analysis. By the end of the certificate, students will be adept at designing and conducting political research and skilled in performing quantitative methodological analyses in a broad range of issue areas.

Required Coursework

All required coursework must be completed with a grade of C or better (O-10-a).

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
POLS 2350	Political Research Methods and Approaches	3
POLS 3360	Political Research Methods and Approaches II	3
Six credits from the following:		6
POLS 3850	Political Psychology
POLS 4370	American Presidency
POLS 4740	Public Opinion and Political Behavior
POLS 4860	Authoritarian Regimes
POLS 4900	Senior Experience
Total Hours		12

Courses to total 12 credits for this certificate

1. Students will be trained in drafting syntheses of scientific scholarship on various political topics
2. Students will acquire skills in research plan development and be trained in performing qualitative / quantitative data analysis related to political topics.