Teach K-12 social studies and civics.
Manage or advise election and public policy campaigns.
Raise money for political campaigns, nonprofit organizations or other causes.
Manage non-government organizations that advocate for policy, provide education or serve people in need.
Serve as spokespeople for candidates, organizations, or agencies, shaping messages and working with media.
39 hours (PLS) + 21 Teacher Education Program hours and meet the requirements for a NC teacher licensure
Build a foundation in American politics, international relations and skills necessary to develop, promote and implement public policy
Analyze political puzzles by collecting and analyzing evidence
Offer novel solutions to complicated real-world problems
Learn how to effectively communicate with the public, politicians and practitioners
“ I have become a member of a community bigger than myself, surrounded by students and faculty that have inspired me to become more resourceful, inquisitive, daring, and motivated than I ever was before. ”
Connect communication theory with practical applications in conversation, mediation, writing, digital media and more.
Enrich your historical knowledge and perspective while developing flexible skills for research, critical thinking and communication.
Build the knowledge and experience to become a global citizen, choosing a thematic or geographic concentration that reflects your interests based on an inter-disciplinary perspective.
Build professional skills for public service and nonprofit management, learning how leaders implement policies, projects and programs that solve problems.
Learn to address conflicts and crises through study of national and international security; domestic, social, and organizational conflicts; or emergency and disaster management.
Develop the knowledge and skills you need to create and implement coastal and ocean policy at all levels, with a focus on integrating science into government decision-making.
