In addition to the formal degree programs offered by the Graduate School, a number of certificate programs are available to students who are enrolled in a graduate program. These certificates offer an opportunity for students to document an area of expertise in conjunction with, and in addition to, their advanced degree. Requirements for the Certificate A minimum of two semesters in residence at UNC-Chapel Hill. Competence in a language of Russia, the former Soviet Union, or Eastern Europe.
Competence is defined as two years of college study or the equivalent.
Four graduate courses, at least two of which must be taken outside the student's home department, on Russian or East European topics. One month prior to graduation, candidates should submit to the director documentation demonstrating that the requirements have been met. Certificates are issued twice each year, in January and in June. The award of the certificate will be registered on the student's transcript. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of global health conditions and needs and the underlying factors affecting the health and health care of women, children, and families worldwide.