The department of social sciences administers an interdisciplinary academic program in international relations which can serve as the basis for a specialized study of political science, or for a study of international relations by students with majors in other departments. The purpose of the certificate is to increase academic interest in the study of international affairs and to offer students valuable certification for future applications for graduate study or professional careers. The program requires the successful completion of seven courses, five of which must be chosen from the political science curriculum.
Certification is conferred upon graduation with a Bachelor of Arts degree.
Requirements for the International Relations Certificate 1. Students must submit a program of study with the department of social sciences or the program director at least two semester prior to graduation. Students must complete eight courses from the list established for the certificate program. All requests for course substitutions must obtain prior approval from the program director. Students must complete their courses with an overall 3.0 grade point average in the program.