- Concentrations and course offerings may vary by campus and/or by program modality. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for the course availability each term at your campus or within your program modality.
- Certain options within the program may be required at certain campuses or for certain program modalities. Please consult with your advisor or admissions coach for requirements at your campus or for your program modality.
Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Required LAW Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| International Human Rights and the Global Economy | ||
| Human Rights in the United States | ||
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| In addition, complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| International Law | ||
| International Human Rights and the Global Economy | ||
| Law and Economic Development | ||
| Human Rights in the United States | ||
Required Non–LAW Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete two of the following: | 6-8 | |
| Global Justice | ||
| Global Health | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Third World Development | ||
| Global Governance | ||
| Energy Democracy and Climate Justice: Technology, Policy, and Social Change | ||
| International Environmental Policy | ||
| Globalization, Development, and Social Justice | ||
Additional Requirements
Co-op Requirement: Students must complete at least one co-op related to the certificate topic. Consult an advisor about the applicability of the JD co-op.
Writing Requirement: Students must complete a piece of substantial writing that meets the requirements of the JD upper-level rigorous writing requirement and that has a clear connection to the certificate topic.
For additional information on requirements associated with this certificate, please consult the JD program's Student Information Handbook.
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
12 total semester hours required, including at least 6 credits of LAW courses and at least 6 credits of non–LAW courses.
Students must receive a passing grade in all courses and satisfactorily complete all other requirements.