School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences

Certificates

• Certificate in Compassionate Law Enforcement Active Response (CLEAR)
• Certificate in Nonprofit Management
• Certificate in Public Service and Civic Leadership
• Certificate in Military Science Leadership
  
  

Certificate in Compassionate Law Enforcement Active Response (CLEAR)

15 semester credit hours

The focus of the Certificate in Compassionate Law Enforcement Active Response (CLEAR) is to develop in criminology students a complementary skillset for police officers who respond to mental health, homelessness, domestic violence, and human trafficking cases.

Certificate Requirements

Select five courses from the following:

PPOL 4304 Mental Health and Social Policy

PPOL 4314 Family Violence and Public Policy

EPPS 3310 Community-Based Service Learning

PA 4345 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution

EPPS 4300 EPPS Policy Lab

PA 3355 Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector

PA 4351 Managing the Urban Environment

PA 4386 Health and Social Policy

or SOC 4386 Health and Social Policy

SOC 3379 Diversity in the Public Sector

SOC 4369 Public Health and Society

Other courses may be taken with approval of the Associate Dean

Certificate in Nonprofit Management

12 semester credit hours

PA 3355 Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector

PA 4357 Measuring Social Impact

PA 4356 Starting a Nonprofit or Social Enterprise

PA 3333 Human Resources Management: Leading a Diverse Workforce

or PA 4335 Resource Development for Nonprofits

or PA 6335 Resource Development for Nonprofit Organizations

Certificate in Public Service and Civic Leadership

12-15 semester credit hours

Students, of all majors, with an interest in public service have three different competitive pathways to experience working in the field in combination with rigorous coursework in civic engagement, policymaking, and leadership:

• The Archer Fellowship Program,
• The Texas Legislative Fellowship Program (TLFP)
• Initiative for Civic Leadership (ICL) at UT Dallas.

The Certificate in Public Service and Civic Leadership enables students to earn a credential that speaks to their dedication to civic engagement and highlights the coursework and internship they have completed.

Admission Requirements

Open only to UT Dallas majors who are fellows in the Archer Center, Texas Legislature Internship Program, or the Initiative for Civic Leadership.

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Sophomore, junior, or senior status (dependent on program)
• 24 hours of academic residency at UT Dallas
• Completion of core government requirements (GOVT 2305 and GOVT 2306)
• Application (including resume, personal statement, 500-word policy memo, and faculty recommendation)
• Interview

Certificate Requirements

Archer Fellowship Certificate: 15 Semester Credit Hours

The Archer Fellowship combines 9 credit hours of academic coursework with a (6-semester credit hour) internship in Washington, DC.

Students live and work side by side as they experience the nation's capital.

Course Requirements:

PSCI 4370 Policy Making Process

PSCI 4372 Advocacy and Politics

PSCI 4373 Politics of National Memory

PSCI 4v76 Archer Center Washington Internship (6 Semester Credit Hours)

Texas Legislature Internship Program (TLFP) Certificate: 12 Semester Credit Hours

The TLFP combines 6 semester credit hours of academic course work with a 6-semester credit hour internship in the Texas State Capitol during the spring semester while the Legislature is in session.

Course Requirements:

PSCI 4374 Policy Making in Austin

PSCI 4375 Advocacy in the State Legislature

PSCI 4398 Texas Legislative Fellowship Internship (6 Semester Credit Hours)

Initiative for Civic Leadership (ICL) Certificate: 12 Semester Credit Hours

The ICL combines 6 semester credit hours of academic coursework with a 6-semester credit hour internship in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex.

The ICL benefits UT Dallas by providing students with the opportunity for professional and civic development while deepening the university's ties to the broader DFW community and continuing to support its brand of excellence in higher education.

Course Requirements:

Select two from the following courses:

PSCI 4335 Institutions Within State and Local Government

PSCI 4336 Civic Engagement and Participation

PPOL 4311 Wicked Social Problems

PPOL 4305 Policy Analysis, Theory, and Methods

A 6 semester credit hour internship within the DFW metroplex with a government agency or nonprofit organization is also required.

PSCI 4V37 Initiative for Civic Leadership Internship (6 Semester Credit Hours)

Certificate in Military Science Leadership

19 semester credit hours

The Certificate in Military Science Leadership is intended to complement the UT Dallas degree of ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) students/cadets.

The ROTC Program seeks to develop leaders ready to be commissioned for service in the Army, Army National Guard, and the Army Reserve.

Admission Requirements

• Limited to ROTC students/cadets
• Based upon required ROTC training and retreats

Certificate Requirements

Completion of all of the following:

MILS 3341 Leadership I

MILS 3342 Leadership II

MILS 4341 Advanced Leadership I

MILS 4342 Advanced Leadership II

MILS 3370 Military History

MILS 0180 Leadership Lab¹ (4 semester credit hours)

1. MILS 0180 is taken four times as a required corequisite for MILS 3341, MILS 3342, MILS 4341, and MILS 4342.