Global Studies and International Relations, Graduate Certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Global Studies and International Relations is designed to provide students with the skills and training necessary to analyze, research, and evaluate a topic of interest in a global location. Overall, the program curriculum focuses on the themes of transition and development in the global world. Core courses provide a base of knowledge about global issues and are combined with an elective that allows students to focus on a specific area of interest.

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• 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. 

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Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.

Required Courses

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
GST 6100	Globalization and Global Politics and Economics	4
GST 6101	Global Literacy, Culture, and Community	4
GST 6320	Peace and Conflict	4

Elective

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Complete one of the following:		4
GST 6501	Regional Studies: East Asia
GST 6502	Regional Studies: Middle East and North Africa
GST 6503	Regional Studies: Sub-Saharan Africa
GST 6504	Regional Studies: Europe and Eurasia
GST 6505	Regional Studies: Southwest and Central Asia
GST 6506	Regional Studies: Latin America

Program Credit/GPA Requirements

16 total quarter hours required
Minimum 3.000 GPA required