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International Relations Graduate Certificate

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    No Application Required

  • Format

    Online and On Campus Options

  • Tuition

    $12,880

  • Courses

    4

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Build an interdisciplinary understanding of the roles of sovereign nations, relationships among countries, and international organizations.

Deepen your knowledge of today’s global complexity and interconnectedness to help advance a career in government, an NGO, an international organization, a multinational corporation, trade, or journalism.

What You'll Learn

  • An understanding of international conflict and cooperation.
  • Insight into various regional and international political institutions and systems and their impact on governance and diplomacy.
  • Deepened knowledge in focused topic areas, such as international political economy, foreign policy, human rights, and geopolitics.

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Certificate Courses

The liberal arts graduate certificate in International Relations requires four courses.

You may choose from the following course groups, using the certificate course search:

  • International Relations course (choose one course from this group)
  • Electives (choose any three courses from this group)

Search for Courses

You can browse courses by term — fall, spring, or summer — in the DCE Course Search & Registration platform.

Upcoming Term: Summer 2024

Summer course registration is open through June 20. Learn more about how to register

Fall 2024 courses and registration details will be live in June.

Earning Your Certificate

To meet the requirements for the certificate, you must:

  • Complete the four certificate courses for graduate credit.
  • Earn at least a B grade in each course.
  • Complete the courses within three years.

Learn more about pursuing a certificate and the process of requesting your certificate.

Cost

Affordability is core to our mission. When compared to our continuing education peers, it’s a fraction of the cost.

Our Tuition (2023–24 rate) $3,220 per course
Average Tuition of Peer Institutions $5,476 per course
Average Total Cost $12,880