About this Program
- College: Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Credits: 18 | Completed with minimum grades of C
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- Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
Certificates must comply with the Certificate Policy.
Department Information
The Department of Political Science provides a high-quality educational program for undergraduate students as well as a rigorous honors program. The department also offers a highly selective graduate education ranging from innovative MA programs to a comprehensive PhD program.
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GAINESVILLE FL 32611-7325
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The international relations certificate requires a combined 3.0 GPA for all certificate coursework.
The certificate program is open to all undergraduates.
Required Courses
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core courses in international relations theory | ||
| INR 2001 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| INR 3603 | Theories of International Relations | 3 |
| Subfield courses | ||
| Main subfields of international relations courses (3000 level) | 9 | |
| Advanced subfield course (4000 level) | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 18 | |
While successful completion of this 18-credit program will qualify students for the certificate, most graduate programs, foreign service organizations, and private corporations will be looking for individuals with broader training. Therefore, students are encouraged to pursue related study in other political science fields and other departments. Students interested in US foreign policy, for example, should consider taking courses in American government. Likewise, students interested in international trade or finance would do well to pursue coursework in economics.
In addition, students interested in the international relations of a particular geographical region would benefit from learning about the comparative domestic political systems and/or cultures of those regions and may find courses in comparative politics, geography, anthropology or foreign languages and literatures helpful. Many other opportunities for enrichment through interdisciplinary work are available on campus.