Certificates
Admissions Process
Admission occurs on a rolling basis. Students at all levels are encouraged to consider whether the certificate fits with their career goals and academic plans. Students who want to learn more or wish to be considered for admission should start by filling out the interest form. We will reach out to set up an initial meeting and share application instructions.
Academic Standards
Students must complete all courses from the list with a 2.5 GPA or higher for the specific certificate.
American Civics Certificate
IAC 101 Engaging Civically
3 Credit Hours Rights and duties of citizenship; modes of citizen engagement in public affairs; the role of civil discourse in democratic debate.
IAC 102 Visions of America
3 Credit Hours Exploring differing perspectives on core American ideals and values, including liberty, equality, justice, and democracy.
IAC 201 Construction and Reconstruction of the American Republic
3 Credit Hours An examination of the philosophical, legal, cultural, and historical foundations of the American Revolution, the framing of the Constitution, the establishment of the new republic, the Civil War, and Reconstruction.
Constitutional Studies Certificate
IAC 203 Constitutional Foundations
3 Credit Hours | Examination of how policy challenges are addressed through the American constitutional framework. Emphasis on case studies.
IAC 302 American Legal System
3 Credit Hours An overview of the structure of the legal system and the functions of key institutions and actors within that system.
IAC 303 Legal Research and Writing
3 Credit Hours An introduction to the methodology of legal research and the practice of writing legal briefs and memoranda.
IAC 406 Constitutional Interpretation
3 Credit Hours Exploring ways in which the Constitution can be understood and applied to contemporary issues. Perspectives examined will include originalism, textualism, pragmatism, and “living constitutionalism.”