Developments elsewhere in the world today quickly affect us directly or indirectly, while decisions and activities in the U.S. influence other countries.
International trade accounts for an increasing proportion of American and world economic activity.
For these reasons, the employment market for individuals with foreign language competence, cross-cultural sensitivity, and knowledge of the world is growing rapidly. Students pursuing a variety of fields will find the international studies certificate useful. These fields include education, business, public service, comparative cultural studies, foreign languages, area studies, political science, history, anthropology, sociology, developmental economics, comparative environmental studies, international relations and diplomacy. To be eligible for the international studies certificate program, students must either be candidates for a B.A. or B.S. degree or have already completed such a degree, and students cannot receive the certificate without completing the degree. The international studies certificate is formal recognition on the transcript that a student has successfully completed a set of courses drawn from many disciplines which provide a strong background in international studies.