Certificate of Graduate Studies in Political Campaign Strategies & Management

Locations: On Campus, Online

Total Credit Hours: 12

Next Session Start: August 25, 2025

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Regent’s Certificate in Political Campaign Strategies & Management, offered fully online with some optional on-campus components, can equip you to influence the direction of American government at the local, state and federal levels. You can learn how to effectively manage political campaigns, connect with campaign centers, develop winning strategies, raise awareness through social media and more. Here’s your chance to mobilize your Christian leadership to make a difference in a politically charged world.

Upon completing this political campaign certificate, you can:

Apply best practices for managing election campaigns and legislative initiatives.
Strategically communicate with constituents, advise candidates and navigate political culture.
Persuade citizens through conventional and social media and respond quickly and accurately as a principled influencer.

This interdisciplinary certificate may prepare you for a career as a campaign manager, poling analyst, congressional staffer, lobbyist or fundraiser at the state and federal levels.

Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.

Featured Courses

Table listing featured courses with course code, name, and credit hours.
Code	Name	Credits
GOV 547	Social Media & Internet Marketing	3	Current internet, social media, and mobile media marketing theories, strategies, tools and practices. Includes study of communication methods used by professionals in journalism, film television, advertising, public relations, and related professions to brand, promote, and distribute products and services. Web-based production lab included. Cross-listed with COM 607, JRN 607 and COM 717.
GOV 548	Public Relations: Cases & Campaigns	3	Public communication campaigns, strategies and practices, including the management of public opinion and the creation of corporate image. National and international cases in politics, health, sports, environment and religion are examined. Applied lab included. Cross-listed with COM 651 & COM 751.
GOV 549	Crisis Communication & Organizational Image	3	Professional strategies and practices for developing, maintaining and restoring an organization’s image. Emphasis on crisis communication planning and response, including knowledge of how the interactive digital media environment fosters and intensifies organizational crises, creates ethical challenges, and provides innovative response opportunities. Applied lab include. Cross-listed with COM 652.
GOV 664	Political Communication	3	Focuses upon the development of an overall campaign communication strategy by creating effective messages. Explores methods of message delivery, the impact of communications, the role of the communications director, and effective relationships with the press and media. Upon completion of the course the student will become well acquainted with campaign communication strategies and techniques. Cross-listed with COM 664.
GOV 665	Political Campaign Strategies & Management	3	Teaches students how to manage a campaign staff, identify and activate a base of supporters, plan rallies and events, conduct grassroots organizing, calculate votes needed, and generate funding for the campaign.

Students should refer to their catalog or audited degree plan (ADP) for required courses to complete their degree.

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Admissions Requirements

2025-26 Semester Check-In Deadlines

All students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.

Session	Semester Check-In	Session Start Date
Session A	Friday, August 15	Monday, August 25
Session B	Friday, October 17	Monday, October 27
Session C	Wednesday, January 7	Monday, January 12
Session D	Friday, March 6	Monday, March 16
Session E	Friday, May 1	Monday, May 11
Session F	Friday, June 12	Monday, June 22

The Certificate of Graduate Studies offers an excellent opportunity for those not requiring a master’s degree. This option is often used by those needing continuing education credits or for those who wish to complement their existing degree with additional training for career advancement. Upon completing the certificate, students have the option of applying to the master’s program, and if accepted, all courses taken toward the certificate transfer in.

Application Requirements

Step 1: Apply to Regent University

Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.

Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.

Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts

Submit your unofficial transcripts to regent.edu/items.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES, AACRAO or NAFSA approved agency.

Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID

To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.

Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.

Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.

Tuition & Fees

2025-26 Tuition Rates

Certificate of Graduate Studies	Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour	Total Credits	Tuition Cost for Certificate
American Government	$695	12	$8,340
Cyber Practitioner Preparation	$695	9	$6,255
Cybersecurity Policy	$695	12	$8,340
International Relations	$695	12	$8,340
Law & Public Policy	$695	12	$8,340
Middle East Politics	$695	12	$8,340
National Security Studies	$695	12	$8,340
Political Campaign Strategies & Management	$695	12	$8,340
Public Administration	$695	12	$8,340
Terrorism & Homeland Defense	$695	12	$8,340

Student Fees Per Semester

University Services Fee (On-Campus Students)	$900 (Fall & Spring) $750 (Summer)
University Services Fee (Online Students)	$750

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*Rates are subject to change at any time.

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