Politics & Government Affairs
The School of Professional & Continuing Studies offers classes and programs focused on introducing students to managing political campaigns, organizing grassroots efforts toward political advocacy and understanding the history and functions of government and politics.
Our classes and programs cover such topics as managing a political campaign, organizing grassroots support and understanding Virginia politics at the state and local levels of governing.
Specialty Programs
We offer the Political Campaign Management and Grassroots Lobbying & Advocacy professional certificate programs prepare organizers, activists, and operatives to manage political campaigns and grassroots advocacy efforts.
Political Campaign Management Professional Certificate
Grassroots Lobbying & Advocacy Professional Certificate
Courses
Grassroots Lobbying and Advocacy Professional Certificate
Class meetings total 72 contact hours, with weekly class meetings on Tuesday & Thursday evenings. Students who successfully complete the program will receive a Professional Certificate in Grassroots Lobbying & Advocacy from the University of Richmond, and will earn 72 professional hours (equivalent to 7 CEUs) that can be applied to professional development goals.
Every week on Tuesday and Thursday, starting on 09/12/23 and ending on 11/30/23 (excluding 10/31/23, 11/07/23, 11/23/23), Synchronous Online
Every week on Tuesday and Thursday, starting on 09/12/23 and ending on 11/30/23 (excluding 10/31/23, 11/07/23, 11/23/23), Synchronous Online
Political Campaign Management Professional Certificate
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Virginia Government and Politics

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