Mar 28, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-23 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-23 [Archived Catalog]

Political Communication Certificate Program


Certificate code CTPOLC

Scripps College of Communication  
School of Communication Studies   
Schoonover Center
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4828
https://www.ohio.edu/scripps-college/comm-studies/undergraduate/poco

Benjamin LaPoe, Ph.D., contact person
lapoeb@ohio.edu

Program Overview

The Colleges of Communication and Arts and Sciences jointly sponsor a certificate in political communication (POCO) for students who wish to supplement their undergraduate majors with an inquiry into the arena of the role of communication in politics. Political communication encompasses the interactions of political figures, political interests, the press, and the public in their efforts to persuade and influence political outcomes. The program is open to any undergraduate student in the University.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Change of Program Policy

No selective or limited admission requirements.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Students interested in political, legal, and/or media professions will find the political communication certificate program beneficial in opening up career opportunities. The research requirements/opportunities make POCO a logical step for students planning to attend graduate work in law, political science, communication, etc.

Requirements

Certificate Hours Requirement


The political communication certificate program requires a minimum of 21 hours.

POCO Core Requirements


Complete the following courses:

POCO Specialization Requirements


Complete at least 15 hours with no more than two courses from the same department.