International Relations ,Certificate
Conflict, Foreign Policy, Human Rights, Intelligence, Policy Analysis, Security, Studies, diplomacy
Study the dynamics of rapidly changing global forces such as national security, trade and globalization. Prepare yourself for a leadership position in any discipline and career field that you choose.
In the international relations certificate program, you develop a sophisticated understanding of how the world is deeply interconnected and why events happening in one part of the globe may have huge impacts on other regions. You learn about U.S. political institutions or global politics before progressing to advanced coursework on public policy, political leadership and political change. You examine core issues in international relations, including America's role in the world, violent conflict, diplomacy and trade, and how local identities interact with global trends to shape world affairs. You develop analytical and communication skills, and pursue hands-on research, including internships.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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The certificate in international relations requires 15 credit hours, of which 12 credit hours must be upper-division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be completed through The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better may be applied toward the certificate requirements. |
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3 Credit Hours
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Grade:C
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3 Credit Hours
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6 Credit Hours
Minimum
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C | 6 |
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3 Credit Hours
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C | 3 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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Incompatible majors: BA and BS in international relations
Requests to declare this certificate are reviewed by the academic advisor in the academic unit offering the certificate. Students may be contacted to discuss the certificate before it is added to their record.
A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:
- Correctly apply one of the main theories of international relations, liberalism, to a global event or policy.
- Write about topics of international relations using clear and concise language.
- Analyze key contemporary global issues.
Graduates who have combined the certificate in international relations with their major program of study become more attractive to employers.
Graduates can identify global trends and address issues facing humanity. They have developed a deeper understanding of international policy while leveraging their critical thinking and communication skills, as well as their cross-cultural competencies. Their sector-spanning analytic skills are useful for careers in government, international organizations, nongovernmental organizations, academia and journalism. Graduates pursue careers as foreign service officers, security analysts and policy analysts, and in other data-driven positions.
School of Politics and Global Studies
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COOR 6797
spgs-ugadvising@asu.edu
480-965-8563
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