Certificate in Politics and Democracy

This certificate equips students with the knowledge and skills to understand democratic systems and build their capacity for active, informed civic engagement. Beyond acquiring political literacy, students will develop essential communication and engagement skills, learning how to listen and be heard, understand and navigate difference, and facilitate meaningful dialogue in diverse settings. The courses emphasize critical assessment, argument formulation, and collaborative negotiation, equipping students with the ability to analyze complex issues. The certificate culminates in a capstone involving a group-based live-action research project.

Certificate Type: Embedded
Application: Yes. Declaration or Change of Certificate(s)
Offered by: College of Social Sciences and Humanities
Administered by: The Faculty of Arts
Who can take it: All Undergraduate Students
Entrance requirements: No entrance requirements

Certificate Requirements (12 units)

Applying to graduate with this certificate

To receive the certificate, students must apply for graduation (separate from their degree) and ensure they have completed all required coursework. Embedded certificates are awarded at graduation and noted on the transcript. Students also receive a digital parchment recognizing the completion of the certificate.

Contact Information

For further information on the program please contact the College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH@ualberta.ca).