Based in Washington, DC, students can complete a series of four courses to earn a graduate certificate designed to serve as an important credential for professionals seeking to expand on a chosen area of interest without having to pursue a full master’s degree.
Certificates are eligible for financial aid and may be completed part-time over multiple semesters or full-time in a fall or spring semester. International applicants to the full-time certificate may qualify for an F-1 student visa.
Courses taken in a graduate certificate can be transferred to many of the school's degree programs. Up to 4 courses (16 credits) can transfer to the two-year Master of Arts in International Relations (Washington, DC) or Master of Arts in International Affairs (Bologna, Italy) degrees. Students may transfer up to 2 courses (8 credits) to the Master of International Public Policy, PhD, Doctor of International Affairs, and Diploma programs.
Degree Requirements
Campus: Washington, DC
Credits: 16
Duration: 1 full-time fall/spring semester or flexible part-time enrollment (including summer)
Course delivery: In-person with some online course options
In order to earn a Graduate Certificate, students must fulfill all requirements and earn a cumulative GPA of 2.67 or above.
Certificate in International Studies
The Certificate in International Studies allows you to design your own curriculum. Focus your studies in a particular policy area, region of the world or choose courses that give you a broader overview of international relations.
Recommended for:
Students interested in international relations, foreign policy, conflict resolution, international law, human rights, global business strategy or regional studies.
Course Requirements:
- Theories of International Relations
- 3 electives from any area of study (excluding non-credit language courses)
Certificate in International Development
The Certificate in International Development incorporates an interdisciplinary approach to the study of developing countries. It offers an opportunity to conceptualize development problems through social, political, economic and environmental aspects of development.
Recommended for:
Students interested in human and economic development, social change, health care and education reform, infrastructure and environment.
Course Requirements:
- Comparative Politics
- 3 Electives in the Development, Climate, and Sustainability focus area
Certificate in International Economics
The Certificate in International Economics allows students to research the flow of capital, labor, investment and trade among nations, while obtaining the qualitative and quantitative skills necessary for economic forecasting.
Recommended for:
Students interested in financial analytics, economic consulting, international trade and market research.
Course Requirements:
- International Economics I
- International Economics II
- 2 Electives in the International Economics and Finance focus area