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Course Description

Campaign Management is designed to provide individuals practical skills for participation in local, state and federal and global campaigns. Students will learn the phases of an advocacy effort including how to test the political waters, the nominating process, primary elections, general elections and constituents' services for governing. Aspects of the campaign process that will be addressed are fundraising, ballot access (signature gathering), measuring public opinion, opposition research, district analysis, media relations, development of message strategy for voter or targeted public persuasion, identification, and mobilization along with get out the vote efforts.   Constitutional rights will be discussed in light of free speech, assembly, association and petitioning will be incorporated throughout the lecture including analysis of ethical case studies. Lectures and campaign simulations are used to develop and refine a participant's ability to coordinate a successful political campaign. This course will have general application for students in public relations, public diplomacy and health communication who have an interest in internal and external campaign management dynamics.

Prerequisites

Students participating in a graduate level course (course number 600 and above) must be an adult age 18 or older and must possess a Bachelor's degree. Degree verification information will be required during the registration checkout process.
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Section Title
Campaign Management
Type
Asynchronous
Dates
May 20, 2024 to Jul 08, 2024
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Graduate Tuition credit (4 units) $5,608.00
Potential Discount(s)
Available for Credit
4 units
Drop Request Deadline
Jun 29, 2024
Transfer to a Different Course
No transfer request allowed after enrollment. Students may drop a course and re-enroll in a new course prior to the course start date.
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