The International and Global Studies department offers seven certificates that may be earned simultaneously with a B.A. or B.S. degree, or post baccalaureate. Certificates are available in:
Certificate in Global Studies (24 credits)
A Certificate in Global Studies may be earned simultaneously with a B.A. or B.S. degree, or post baccalaureate in any non-Intl major. The certificate offers students an opportunity to be recognized for their interest in and awareness of globalization and global studies in all of its aspects -- economic, cultural, political, environmental and social.
The Certificate in Global Studies consists of 24 credits of global studies or globalization-focused work. The 24 credits include two 4-credit Intl foundational courses and 16 credits of elective coursework.
Students completing an International and Global Studies major or minor are not eligible to receive a global studies certificate.
Required Courses
Students must take the following foundational classes. These courses introduce concepts including nationalism, globalization, colonialism, imperialism, etc. and explore how the world works in general economic, political, and social terms.
| Intl 201 | Introduction to International Studies | 4 |
| Intl 296 | The United States and the World | 4 |
Elective Courses
Students must select four elective upper-division global studies-oriented courses (16 credits) from the permanent approved list shown below. At least one of these courses must be an Intl course.
Please see a faculty or CUPA advisor for approved non-Intl elective list.
All courses used to satisfy the departmental certificate requirements, whether taken in the department or elsewhere, must be graded C or above. Courses taken under the undifferentiated grading option (pass/no pass) will not be accepted toward fulfilling departmental certificate requirements.
Certificate in International Development Studies (24 credits)
A Certificate in International Development Studies may be earned simultaneously with a B.A. or B.S. degree, or post baccalaureate in any non-Intl major. The certificate offers students an opportunity to enhance their knowledge of international development and prepare for careers and graduate studies in this field.
The Certificate in International Development Studies consists of 24 credits including three core courses (12 credits) and three courses (12 credits) of elective coursework focused on international development.
Students completing an International and Global Studies major or minor are not eligible to receive an International Development Studies certificate.
Required Courses
Students must take three core courses:
| Intl 201 | Introduction to International Studies | 4 |
| Intl 296 | The United States and the World | 4 |
| Intl 397 | Theory and Policy in International Development | 4 |
Elective Courses
Students must select four elective upper-division international development studies-oriented courses (12 credits) from the permanent approved list shown below.
All courses used to satisfy the departmental certificate requirements, whether taken in the department or elsewhere, must be graded C or above. Courses taken under the undifferentiated grading option (pass/no pass) will not be accepted toward fulfilling departmental certificate requirements.
Certificate in African Studies (28 credits)
The African Studies certificate allows students to explore themes related to the continent’s history, politics, people, economy, and culture from a multidisciplinary perspective.
For the African Studies certificate students must take:
- 28 credits of advisor-approved courses: discuss the options with an International & Global Studies advisor.
- Two years, or equivalent proficiency, of a foreign language appropriate to the regional focus. For students taking courses at PSU, second-year proficiency is defined by successful completion of the terminal course in the second-year language sequence, or demonstrating proficiency through the Department of World Languages and Literature.
All courses used to satisfy the departmental certificate requirements, whether taken in the department or elsewhere, must be graded C or above. Courses taken under the undifferentiated grading option (pass/no pass) will not be accepted toward fulfilling departmental certificate requirements.
Certificate in Asian Studies (28 credits)
The Asian Studies certificate focuses on the interdisciplinary study of political-economy, cultures and religions, communication and media, gender and sexuality, migration, development, and environmental change in South, Southeast, and East Asia.
For the Asian Studies certificates students must take:
- 28 credits of advisor-approved courses: discuss the options with an International & Global Studies faculty advisor.
- Two years, or equivalent proficiency, of a foreign language. For students taking courses at PSU, second-year proficiency is defined by successful completion of the terminal course in the second-year language sequence, or demonstrating proficiency through the Department of World Languages and Literature.
All courses used to satisfy the departmental certificate requirements, whether taken in the department or elsewhere, must be graded C or above. Courses taken under the undifferentiated grading option (pass/no pass) will not be accepted toward fulfilling departmental certificate requirements.
Certificate in European Studies (28 credits)
The European Studies certificate allows students to explore themes related to the continent’s history, politics, people, economy, and culture from a multidisciplinary perspective.
For the European Studies certificate students must take:
- 28 credits of advisor-approved courses: discuss the options with an International & Global Studies advisor.
- Two years, or equivalent proficiency, of a foreign language appropriate to the regional focus. For students taking courses at PSU, second-year proficiency is defined by successful completion of the terminal course in the second-year language sequence, or demonstrating proficiency through the Department of World Languages and Literature.
All courses used to satisfy the departmental certificate requirements, whether taken in the department or elsewhere, must be graded C or above. Courses taken under the undifferentiated grading option (pass/no pass) will not be accepted toward fulfilling departmental certificate requirements.
Certificate in Latin American Studies (28 credits)
The Latin American Studies certificate allows students to explore themes related to the continent’s history, politics, people, economy, and culture from a multidisciplinary perspective.
For the Latin American Studies certificate students must take:
- 28 credits of advisor-approved courses: discuss the options with an International & Global Studies advisor.
- Two years, or equivalent proficiency, of a foreign language appropriate to the regional focus. For students taking courses at PSU, second-year proficiency is defined by successful completion of the terminal course in the second-year language sequence, or demonstrating proficiency through the Department of World Languages and Literature.
All courses used to satisfy the departmental certificate requirements, whether taken in the department or elsewhere, must be graded C or above. Courses taken under the undifferentiated grading option (pass/no pass) will not be accepted toward fulfilling departmental certificate requirements.
Certificate in Middle East Studies (28 credits)
The Middle East Studies certificate allows students to explore themes related to the continent’s history, politics, people, economy, and culture from a multidisciplinary perspective.
For the Middle East Studies certificate students must take:
- 28 credits of advisor-approved courses: discuss the options with an International & Global Studies advisor.
- Two years, or equivalent proficiency, of a foreign language appropriate to the regional focus. For students taking courses at PSU, second-year proficiency is defined by successful completion of the terminal course in the second-year language sequence, or demonstrating proficiency through the Department of World Languages and Literature.
All courses used to satisfy the departmental certificate requirements, whether taken in the department or elsewhere, must be graded C or above. Courses taken under the undifferentiated grading option (pass/no pass) will not be accepted toward fulfilling departmental certificate requirements.
Certificate in Contemporary Turkish Studies (not accepting applications)
Admission to the program is currently suspended.
Academic Advisors
Information on courses and requirements is available from CUPA and faculty advisors. Students should see an advisor as soon as they declare their minor and meet regularly with advisors as they pursue their degree.
CUPA Advisors:
CUPA Advising website; 503-725-9210
Faculty Advisors:
Kimberley Brown, brownk@pdx.edu, 503-725-8194;
Evguenia Davidova, evguenia@pdx.edu, 503-725-8992;
Priya Kapoor, cgpk@pdx.edu, 503-725-3543;
Pronoy Rai, rai@pdx.edu, 503-725-3451;
Leopoldo Rodriguez, leopoldo@pdx.edu, 503-725-8245;
Shawn Smallman, smallmans@pdx.edu, 503-725-9978;
Gerald Sussman, sussmang@pdx.edu, 503-725-5176.