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Course Delivery: 100% Online
Total Credits: 18
In-State Tuition Per Credit: $350.00
Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit: $490.00
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Certificate Overview
To be accepted to this program, you must have:
- A bachelor's degree
- 3.0 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale
To apply to this program, complete an online application that includes:
- Official transcripts from each undergraduate institution
- 250-word personal statement explaining background and reasons for entering the program
Application Dates
Spring semester: Jan 1
Note: This program is not eligible for financial aid.
The Graduate Certificate in Political Science is ideal for those wanting to teach dual-credit courses in high school or university-level courses in community colleges. The certificate meets Higher Learning Commission standards. These standards require teachers wanting to teach dual-credit courses/community college courses to hold either a master's degree in their area of instruction or a master's degree in another discipline (such as education), plus at least 18 credit hours of discipline-specific graduate coursework.
If you hold a master's degree in another discipline, you can meet HLC standards by completing the 18-credit hour Graduate Certificate in Political Science.
Your IU Online Graduate Certificate in Political Science prepares you for such careers as:
- Dual-credit teacher in high school
- Community college instructor
To earn the Graduate Certificate in Political Science, you must complete 18 credit hours.
Course Number | Course Name | Credits |
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POLS-P 570 | Introduction to the Study of Politics | 3 Credits |
POLS-Y 567 | Public Opinion: Approaches and Issues | 3 Credits |
POLS-Y 580 | Research Methods in Political Science | 3 Credits |
POLS-Y 657 | Comparative Politics | 3 Credits |
POLS-Y 661 | American Politics | 3 Credits |
POLS-Y 675 | Political Philosophy | 3 Credits |
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