Certificates
Complement your major with an interdisciplinary certificate program.
Certificates emphasize regional or thematic areas of interest and serve as a blueprint for selecting elective coursework. From gaining expertise on America, or the Arab world, to gaining specific skills relating to the study of energy or the intersection of media and politics, certificates offer evidence that students have conducted significant scholarship and command knowledge of the topic. For example, a student majoring in Science, Technology and International Affairs might choose to pursue a certificate in Arab Studies to integrate their interests in technology with an understanding of its role in shaping revolutionary forces in the Middle East.
Available Certificates
American Studies
Learn about American power and influence in the world, through studying the cutural, political, economic, and religious currents driving foreign policy.
Arab and Regional Studies
Study the current issues of the Arab world with a historical lens, and dive into the cultural factors driving the region’s relationship with the world.
Energy Studies
Learn how technology, business, and geopolitics are interlinked on a regional and global scale.
Media and Politics
Study how media shapes and is shaped by political, diplomatic, and policy-making processes.
If you are considering earning a certificate, we encourage you to meet with your dean to explore ways to integrate certificate courses into your broader academic goals. Successful completion of a certificate program will be noted on your transcript. Please note that, at most, two combined minors and certificates may be pursued (two minors, one minor and one certificate, or two certificates).