International Relations (Graduate Certificate)
The Graduate Certificate in International Relations is for students who have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in any subject who are interested in developing their understanding of the factors that shape international diplomatic, economic, and security relations. The program emphasizes fluency in scientific research in international relations, and students in the program complete individual, graduate-level research projects through coursework on Marymount campuses and, optionally, through study-abroad offerings arranged through Marymount’s Center for Global Engagement.
Certificate Requirements
12 credits
Electives
Three more POL courses at the 500-level including thematic courses not taken above. Any graduate-level course taken during an approved study abroad program in the field of international or comparative politics may count towards the certificate.
| POL 580 | Politics of Latin America | 3 |
| POL 581 | Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa | 3 |
| POL 582 | Politics of Western Europe | 3 |
| POL 583 | Politics of the Middle East and North Africa | 3 |
| POL 585 | Politics of South Asia | 3 |
| POL 586 | Politics of East Asia | 3 |
Thematic Course
At least one of the following: