Certificate in International Studies

GEO201

World Geography

Description: Introduction to geography and geographic analysis of the world. This course is designed to help students develop the skills to situate the major political and economic issues of the contemporary world, gain an awareness of the geographic context involved in major global and regional problems, and become adept at using maps to analyze international issues.

HIS250

History of Ideas

Description: This course provides an overview of political, economic, social, and scientific ideas that have influenced the world since the 16th century. It is designed to make students aware of the historical dimension of these ideas and their ongoing influence on certain modern-day dynamics on a global scale.

HIS315

Diplomacy from the XX^th Century to the Present

Description: Analysis of the evolution of diplomacy since the two world wars. This course is designed to raise awareness of the role of diplomacy in the international system and its influence on the dynamics of international relations, taking into account its growing interaction with military and new non state actors.

INT202

Introduction to International Studies

Description: Introduction to work theories and methods specific to the study and analysis of international and transnational phenomena. This course is designed to develop the ability to incorporate multiple disciplinary approaches for a more in depth understanding of interactions between various entities acting on the international stage—governments, international, military or paramilitary organizations, transnational networks, the business world, and civil societies.

INT203

Research methods in International studies

Description: This course covers the process for conducting research in the social sciences— specifically in international studies—from identifying issues to collecting data. The course is built as a learning and reference tool and as an introduction to research methods.

POL304

International Relations

Description: Introduction to the study of international relations. This course is designed to introduce students to various theoretical approaches in foreign policy and discuss their relevance in the description and analysis of international events. The purpose of this approach is to make students aware of recurring issues in the formulation of foreign policy: national interest, security and weapons technologies, regional and international organizations, international political economy, and globalization.