International Studies

The International Studies certificate program offered by Northwestern University School of Continuing Studies is designed to develop global perspective skills, critical thinking abilities, and the cultural sensitivity to work with people from all backgrounds. While some students use this course work as a stepping stone to graduate programs, others may utilize international studies in business consulting, journalism, education, public affairs, or any other area that requires an international and cross-cultural perspective.

CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS (Choose 6 Courses)

• ANTHRO 211 Culture and Society
• ANTHRO 215 The Study of Culture through Language
• ECON 305 Comparative Economic Systems *
• ECON 325 Economic Growth and Development *
• ECON 326 Economics of Developing Countries *
• ECON 361 International Trade *
• ECON 362 International Finance *
• LING 220 Language and Society
• POLI SCI 240 Introduction to International Relations
• POLI SCI 341 International Political Economy
• POLI SCI 342 International Organizations
• POLI SCI 343 International Law
• POLI SCI 345 National Security
• POLI SCI 348 Globalization
• POLI SCI 358 Nationalism

* Economics courses typically require prerequisite courses. See individual course descriptions. Other courses with international topics may be applied to this program.

To register for this program, please complete an Academic Plan form (PDF Format) and a Registration form (PDF Format). NOTE: Students enrolled in this PDP prior to the 2006-07 academic year only need to complete four courses to complete their certificate.

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