International Relations (Certificate)

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Program Director: G. Michael Stathis
Student Success Advisor(s)
Program Learning Outcomes
CIP Code: 45.0901

Program Information

All courses must be passed with a “C” (2.0) or better to be counted in the certificate.
Students must complete their courses with an overall 3.0 GPA in the certificate.
Students must submit a program of study with the department or the program director at least two (2) semesters prior to graduation.
All requests for course substitutions must obtain prior approval from the program director.
Students must submit, to the program director, the Final Approval Form which lists courses taken for the certificate, along with the current transcript the semester before they intend to graduate.
The Certificate in International Relations is granted to students who meet Southern Utah University’s requirements for graduation with a bachelor’s degree.
New courses, honors courses, and seminars may be accepted as allied courses. Prior approval from the program director is required.

Certificate Completion

This certificate program must be completed in conjunction with a bachelor’s degree. The certificate will be awarded at the same time as the bachelor’s degree and cannot be earned independently of a degree.

International Relations Curriculum (24 Credits)

Core Courses (6 Credits)

Students must take both of the following:

POLS 2100 - Introduction to International Relations 3 Credit(s) [GE Social/Behavioral Sciences]
POLS 4600 - Theories of International Relations 3 Credit(s)

Distribution Courses (9 Credits)

Complete three of the following:

POLS 2200 - Introduction to Comparative Politics 3 Credit(s) [GE Social/Behavioral Sciences]
POLS 3020 - Political Economy 3 Credit(s)
POLS 3100 - Parties, Elections, and Voting Behavior 3 Credit(s)
POLS 3440 - Introduction to the Middle East 3 Credit(s)
POLS 3620 - National Security Policy 3 Credit(s)
POLS 3670 - Comparative Public Policy 3 Credit(s)
POLS 4100 - Special Topics in American Politics and Policy 3 Credit(s) (with director’s approval)
POLS 4300 - Special Topics in World Affairs 3 Credit(s)
POLS 4330 - Special Topics in Comparative Politics 3 Credit(s)
POLS 4510 - Politics and Religion 3 Credit(s)
POLS 4610 - International Law and Organization 3 Credit(s)
POLS 4660 - American Foreign Policy 3 Credit(s)
POLS 4700 - International Conflict 3 Credit(s)
POLS 4990 - Capstone Seminar in Political Science 3 Credit(s) (with director’s approval)

Political Theory Course (3 Credits)

Complete one of the following:

POLS 2300 - Introduction to Political Thought 3 Credit(s) [GE Social/Behavioral Sciences]
POLS 4210 - History of Political Thought 3 Credit(s)
POLS 4310 - Special Topics in Political Theory 3 Credit(s)

Allied Discipline Courses (6 Credits)

Complete two courses from the following; no more than one course may be taken in a single category:

Languages

One advanced language course (literature, culture, civilization) may be included as an allied course

Sociology

SOC 3110 - Culture and Religion in South Asia 3 Credit(s)
SOC 4500 - Global Issues in Sociology 3 Credit(s)

Total Credits, Certificate: 24

Program Learning Outcomes

Students will develop an understanding of the theory and practice of International Relations as well as an appreciation of its application in both historical and contemporary settings.

International Relations (Certificate)

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