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American Civic Traditions Certificate

Balancing perspectives

Credits

12

Start Terms

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Summer

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Online

Tuition

$4,390.20

estimated total cost

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DSU's American Civic Traditions Certificate is designed for students who want to understand and/or teach the rights, responsibilities, and intellectual foundations that go along with membership in American democracy. This four-course certificate in American civic traditions prepares students with the foundational knowledge to understand current debates through the lens of history, political structures, and differing perspectives so as to cultivate an educated and engaged citizenry.

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