Cultural studies scholars concerned with the constraints particular to their discipline often work in collaboration with those in other fields of inquiry in order to more fully account for the complexity of contemporary cultural phenomena. The certificate can be combined with degree programs in the humanities and social sciences or with techical and professional fields in the case of students who wish to locate their work in an expanded framework of culural and historical knowledge. The certificate is also offered as an independent nine-month course of study. The program combines course work with independent research drawing upon the resources of both the University and the East-West Center. In addition to its educational goals, the program is an international forum for dialogue on critical issues of culture and identity as they affect local and international relations today.
Elective courses is available.