JMU Outreach and Engagement Programs: Government Relations Certificate Program

Contact Information

JMU Outreach and Engagement

Contact Details

outreach@jmu.edu

Description

The Government Relations Certificate is a professional development noncredit certificate targeting policy professionals in and out of government. The program focuses on the economic conditions and political processes of lobbying to demystify how lobbyists, strategic policy consultants, and similar policy advocates interact with the government on behalf of their clients and employers.

Web Presence

https://www.jmu.edu/outreach/programs/all/govrelations/index.shtml

Involvement

Involves Faculty, Involves Participants External to JMU

Scope

Hburg/Local/VA

Date

The 2017 session was from January 27-May 12 (one Friday per month from 4:00-6:30; 5 sessions/12.5 hours)

Frequency

Recurring Event (Occurs on a regular basis but not continual)

Primary Focus of Program

Governance and Public Policy

Areas of Engagement

Civic Engagement, Community Engagement, Engaged Learning

Format

Program