UMA Undergraduate Guide 2015-2016 Certificate Programs International Relations (Five Colleges) The Program
The Program
The Five College International Relations Certificate Program offers undergraduate students an opportunity to supplement any major with a course of study in international affairs to enhance their understanding of complex international processes—political, economic, social, cultural, and environmental. Drawing on the expertise and courses offered by more than twenty-five faculty members across the consortium, students pursuing the certificate work in consultation with an International Relations program advisor to design a sequence of study relevant to the student's interests. At the University of Massachusetts Amherst the certificate it is coordinated by advisers in the Department of Political Science and the Department of History. The certificate program is composed of seven courses chosen from six areas of study, plus attainment of intermediate-level mastery of a contemporary language. Intermediate-level mastery is most often demonstrated through four courses (12 credits) of language or equivalent performance on placement exams. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the Five College interchange while pursuing the certificate, but are not required to do so. Students may include courses taken during education abroad for certificate credit, but these must be approved by one of the campus certificate advisers before going abroad. Information on Education Abroad programs and procedures is available from the International Programs Office. Learn more about finding an advisor, recommended courses offered at each Five College institution, and certificate procedures at www.fivecolleges.edu/international Certificate Requirements A list of courses offered at all Five College institutions that satisfy certificate requirements is available through the certificate website. Students pursuing the Certificate should keep in mind that a) no more than four courses in any one discipline can be counted toward the certificate, b) no single course can satisfy more than one certificate requirement and c) courses must be completed with a grade of B or better. Students with documented learning disabilities that might affect their progress in the Certificate should consult with an adviser. |
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