About this Program
- College: Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Credits: 21 | Completed with a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA
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Center Information
The Bob Graham Center was established in 2006 with the goal of creating a community of students, scholars, and citizens who share a commitment to revitalizing the civic culture of Florida and the nation. Former Governor and U. S. Senator Bob Graham founded the Center as a place where students acquire the skills and knowledge to become informed citizens, with the expressed purpose of strengthening the nation’s democratic institutions.
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Email | 352.846.1575
220 PUGH HALL
GAINESVILLE FL 32611-2030
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Curriculum
Students pursuing the minor are expected to engage in the intellectual life of the Bob Graham Center for Public Service by participating in public lectures, workshops, seminars, and civic engagement opportunities the Center offers.
Students must have a 2.75 GPA for admission to the minor, and should normally apply during the sophomore or junior year, though they may apply later as long as they will still be able to complete all requirements for the minor within a timely manner that does not delay graduation. Students should apply by completing the standard Application to Add or Cancel an Undergraduate Minor form.
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Students must complete a minimum of six credits of coursework exclusive to the minor that cannot count toward their major(s) or other minors.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AMH 3423 | Florida Since 1845 | 3 |
| ENC 3254 | Professional Writing in the Discipline | 3 |
| POS 3263 | Policy, Ethics and Public Leadership | 3 |
| Select one (S/U only): | 3 | |
| Political Internship | ||
| Internship | ||
| Internship | ||
| PUP 3002 | Current Controversies in Public Policy | 3 |
| Substantive Policy elective | 3 | |
| Substantive Policy elective or Leadership elective | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
Approved Electives
Substantive Policy Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CPO 4793 | Environmental Politics in the Global South | 3 |
| ECO 2310 | Economics of Sustainability | 3 |
| ECP 3302 | Environmental Economics and Resource Policy | 4 |
| IDS 2338 | Democratic Engagement and Public Leadership | 3 |
| INR 4204 | Comparative Foreign Policy | 3 |
| INR 4303 | The Making of American Foreign Policy | 3 |
| JOU 4930 | Special Study in Journalism | 1-3 |
| PAD 3003 | Introduction to Public Administration | 3 |
| POS 4074 | Latino Politics and Policy | 3 |
| POS 4077 | African American Politics and Policy | 3 |
| POS 4931 | Special Topics | 3 |
| POS 4424 | Legislative Politics | 3 |
| POS 4931 | Special Topics (Food Politics) | 3 |
| POS 4931 | Special Topics (Religion and Public Policy) | 3 |
| PUP 3323 | Women in Politics | 3 |
| PUP 4224 | Florida Environmental Politics | 3 |
| SYO 3534 | Poverty | 3 |
| WST 3663 | Gender and Food Politics | 3 |
Leadership Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AEC 3414 | Leadership Development | 3 |
| AEC 4417 | Leadership for Personal and Organizational Change | 3 |
| AEC 4465 | Global Leadership | 3 |