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Veterans, Society and Service, Certificate

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Veterans, Society and Service , Certificate

LAVSSCERT

Family Studies, Identity, Psychology, Social Justice, Veterans Affairs, Well-being, cultures

Go beyond the often hollow "Thank you for your service." Learn to understand military service, address and reduce the military--civilian divide, and go on to create a civic-minded community committed to transforming society for and with veterans.
Description ▲

Through the certificate program in veterans, society and service, students explore the history, representations, experiences and culture of military service and veterans.

Students study the veteran community with an interdisciplinary approach that combines history, politics, business, journalism, psychology, law, sociology and the arts through the intersectional lenses of gender, race, ethnicity and national identity. This program trains students to listen to, learn from, serve, research and advocate for veterans and their families.

Future professionals and current employees at government agencies, health provider organizations, nonprofit organizations and media industries can benefit from this multifaceted certificate program.

At a glance ▲

Curriculum ▲
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Requirement Minimum Grade Credit Hours
This certificate requires 18 credit hours, of which at least 12 credit hours must be completed at the upper-division level and nine must be completed at ASU. All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a 4.00 scale) or higher.
Required Courses
MVS 100: Introduction to Military Studies
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
MVS 202: Exploring Veteran Culture
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
MVS 300: Fighting for American Ideals or MVS 301: Experience of America's Modern Wars
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
MVS 302: Representations and Self-Representations of Veterans in the Media and the Arts (HUAD)
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
Elective
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
Internship
MVS 484: Internship
All students must complete an internship and should review their internship options, including virtual, with the CISA internship coordinator. Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
3 Credit Hours
Minimum Grade:C
 C 3
Notes
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.

Enrollment requirements ▲

A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Attend online▲
ASU Online

ASU offers this program in an online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. Applicants may view the program’s ASU Online page for program descriptions and to request more information.

Career opportunities▲

Students can advance their career options with an undergraduate certificate.

Graduates who have combined the certificate in veterans, society and service with their major program of study may become more marketable to employers.

Graduates often pursue employment as health care social workers, social and community service managers, or community health workers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.
Contact information▲
What are accelerated programs?
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.

3 year programs

These programs allow students to fast-track their studies after admission and earn a bachelor's degree in three years or fewer while participating in the same high-quality educational experience of a 4-year option. Students should talk to their academic advisor to get started.

Accelerated master's

These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).

Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
What are concurrent programs?
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
What are joint programs?
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.

What constitutes a new program?
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the “New Programs” option.
What are online programs?
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
What is the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE)?
The Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) is a program in which residents of western states (other than Arizona) may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program.

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