Graduate Certificate Programs:
Biotechnology, Business Administration, Electronic Commerce, Forensic Economics, Gerontology, Human Resources Management, Information Resource Management, Information Systems Development, International Studies, Managerial Economics, Marketing Management, Museum Studies, Non Profit Organization Management and Leadership, Psychology-Clinical Respecialization, Taxation, Telecommunications Management, Trauma Studies, Tropical Biology and Conservation, Women's and Gender Studies, Writing (Gateway Writing Project)

Undergraduate Certificate Programs:
African Studies (African Studies or African Diaspora Studies), Biochemistry,  Biotechnology, Conservation Biology, International Business, Non Profit Organization  Management and Leadership, Photographic Studies, Studies in Religions, Trauma Studies, Women and Gender Studies, Writing, Writing with Technical Emphasis

Africana Studies Certificate
Students seeking the Africana studies certificate have two options: an emphasis in African studies and an emphasis in African diaspora studies.

I. African Studies:
1) At least one course in two of the following four areas for a total of 9 hours:

Area 1: Anthropology
124(2124), Cultures of Africa

Area 2: Art and Art History
117(1105), African Art

Area 3: History
81(1061), African Civilization to 1800
82(1062), African Civilization Since 1800

Area 4: Political Science
258(2580), African Politics

2) One course in two of the following areas, a total of 6 hours:

Area 1: Anthropology
234(3234), Cultural Continuity and Change in Sub-Saharan Africa
235(3235), Women in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Contemporary Perspective

Area 2: Art and Art History
*215(4402), Topics in Tribal Arts

*Note: Students should take Art History 215(4402) only when the topic is appropriate to Africa.

Area 3: History
380(3301), West Africa to 1800
381(3302), West Africa Since 1800

Area 4: Sociology
245(3245), Sociology of South Africa
3) An independent study course (3 hours) in which a research paper will be written on some aspect of African Studies

II.African Diaspora Studies
1) Interdisciplinary 40: The Black World (3)
2) One course from each of the following areas, a total of 6 hours.

Area 1: Africa

Anthropology
124(2124), Cultures of Africa

History
81(1061), African Civilization to 1800
82(1062), African Civilization Since 1800

Area 2: Diaspora

Anthropology
05(1005), Human Origins

History
06(1003), African-American History
83(1063), The African Diaspora to 1800
84(1064), The African Diaspora Since 1800
212(3052), African-American History: From Civil Rights to Black Power

3. At least one course from each of the following areas, a total of 6 hours:

Area 1: Africa

Anthropology
234(3234), Cultural Continuity and Change in Sub Saharan Africa
235(3235), Women in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Contemporary Perspective

Art History
117(1105), African Art

History
380(3301), West Africa to 1800
381(3302), West Africa Since 1800

Political Science
258(2580), African Politics

Sociology
245(3245), Sociology of South Africa

Area 2: Diaspora

Communication
332(3332), Intercultural Communication

English
70(1700), African-American Literature

History
319(3050), Topics in African-American History
385(3303), African Diaspora to 1800
386(3304), African Diaspora Since 1800

Music
6(1002), Introduction to African-American Music

Political Science
232(2320), African Americans and the Political System

*Psychology
392(4392), Selected Topics in Psychology: African American Psychology

Sociology
360(4360), Sociology of Minority Groups

• Note: Students should take Psychology 392(4392) only when the African American Psychology topic is offered.

Biochemistry Certificate
(Refer to the Biology section of this Bulletin.)

Biotechnology Certificates
(Refer to the Biology section of this Bulletin.)

Business Administration Certificate
(Refer to the Business Administration section of this Bulletin.)

East Asian Studies Certificate

2) History 61(1041) and History 62(1042), East Asian Civilization

3) One course in three of the following six areas, a total of nine hours:

Area 1: Anthropology
110(2110), Cultures of Asia

Area 2: Art and Art History
107(1109), The Arts of China
108(1110), The Arts of Japan
208(4408), Topics in Asian Art

Area 3: History
361(3101), Modern Japan: 1850 to Present
362(3102), Modern China: 1800 to Present
*393(4004), Senior Seminar

*Note Students should take History 393(4004) only when the topic is appropriate to East Asia.

Area 4 Music
9(1080), NonWestern Music I
10(1090), NonWestern Music II

Area 5: Philosophy
120(1120), Asian Philosophy

Area 6: Political Science
155(2550), East Asian Politics
*359(3590), Studies in Comparative Politics
*388(3890), Studies in International Relations

*Note Students should take PolSci 359(3590) or PolSci 388(3890) only when the specific topic is appropriate.

Electronic Commerce Certificate
(Refer to the Business Administration section of this Bulletin.)

European Studies Certificate

Area 1: Art and Art History
135(2235), Renaissance Art
145(2245), Baroque Art
235(4435), Topics in Renaissance Art
245(4445), Topics in  Seventeenth and EighteenthCentury European Art
255(4455), Topics in Nineteenth and TwentiethCentury European Art

Area 2: Economics
238(3310), Comparative Economic Systems

Area 3: English
128(2280), The Contemporary World in Literature
132(2320), English Literature II
323(4920), Continental Fiction
346(4410), Restoration and EighteenthCentury Drama
364(4450), The EighteenthCentury English Novel
365(4540), The NineteenthCentury English Novel
372(4580), Literature of the Late Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries
383(4750), Modern British Fiction

Area 4: History
1(1031), Topics in European Civilization: Emergence of Western Europe to 1715
341(3085), The Age of the Renaissance
342(3086), The Age of Reformation
348(3092), Europe 1900 - 1950: War and Upheaval
349(3093), Europe, 1950 - Present: Peace and Prosperity
351(3094), Contemporary France: Since 1870
352(3095), Germany in the Modern Age

Area 5: Foreign Languages and Literatures
FRENCH
110(2110), Modern French Literature in Translation
150(2150), European Literature in Translation: Special Topics
211(3211), Contemporary French Culture
281(3281), French Literature II: Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries
341(4341), SeventeenthCentury French Theatre  and Poetry
342(4342), SeventeenthCentury French Prose 
353(4353), EighteenthCentury French Literature
354(4354), EighteenthCentury French Theatre and Novel
362(4362), NineteenthCentury French Novel
371(4371), TwentiethCentury French Novel
375(4375), Modern French Theatre

GERMAN
110(2110), Masterpieces of German Literature in Translation
150(2150), European Literature in Translation: Special Topics
201(3201), Masterpieces of German Literature
202(3202), The German Novelle and Drama
210(3210), German Culture and Civilization
315(4315), German Classicism and Romanticism
320(4320), German Realism and Naturalism
345(4345), Modern German Literature
397(4397), Survey of German Literature Part I

398(4398), Survey of German Literature Part II

SPANISH

110(2110), Spanish Literature in Translation

150(2150), European Literature in Translation: Special Topics

310(4310), Spanish Literature from 1898 to 1939

315(4315), Spanish Literature from 1939 to the Present

320(4320), Realism and Naturalism in the NineteenthCentury Spanish Novel

321(4321), Poetry and Drama of the Nineteenth Century

325(4325), Poetry and Drama of the Golden Age

Area 6: Music
322(4220), Music of the Renaissance
323(4230), Music of the Baroque
324(4240), Music of the Classic Period
325(4250), Music of the Romantic Period

Area 7: Philosophy
103(3303), Early Modern Philosophy
104(3304), Kant and NineteenthCentury Philosophy
105(3305), TwentiethCentury Philosophy
305(4405), The Rationalists
306(4406), The British Empiricists

Area 8: Political Science
251(2510), Comparative Politics of Europe
256(2560), Russia and the New Republics
284(3840), European International Relations
*351(4510), Comparative Public Policy and Administration
*359(3590), Studies in Comparative Politics
*388(3890), Studies in International Relations
*Note  Students should take PolSci 351(4510), 359(3590), or 388(3890) only when the topic is appropriately European.

Gerontology Certificate
(Refer to the Graduate School-Gerontology section of this Bulletin.)

Human Resource Management Certificate
(Refer to the Business Administration section of this Bulletin.)

Information Resource Management Certificate
(Refer to the Business Administration section of this Bulletin.)

Information Systems Development Certificate
(Refer to the Business Administration section of this Bulletin.)

Area 1: Business Administration:
316(3780), International Marketing
317(3680), International Management
380(3580), International Finance

Area 2: International Studies:
nthro 238(3238): Culture and Business in East Asia
Econ 230(3300): International Economic Analysis
Econ 231(3301): International Finance
Econ 238(3310): Comparative Economic Systems
Econ 240(3320): Economic Development
PolSci 283(3830): International Political Economy
PolSci 388(3890): Studies in International Relations. (International Relations of East Asia)
Sociology 241(3241): Selected Topics in Macrosociology.(Work and Industry in Japan)
Sociology 354(4354): Sociology of Business and Work Settings

In lieu of a course from Area 2, students may substitute one course (3 hours) at the advanced level of a foreign language. Advanced level is defined as a course beyond the 13 hour introductory language sequence.

3) An independent study course is not required for this certificate option.

Note: Students participating in other approved overseas study programs such as Hogeschool Holland Business School, Ecole Superieure de Commerce de Saint Etienne, or Université Jean Moulin, may also qualify to apply 12 credit hours toward the International Business Certificate.

1) Thirteen credit hours or the equivalent in Spanish.
2)  Either History 71(1051), Latin American Civilization, or
Spanish 211(3211), Hispanic Culture and Civilization: Spanish America.
3) A total of 12 hours from at least three of the following areas:

Area 1: Anthropology
134(2134), The Inca, Aztec, and Maya
140, Cultures of Mexico and Central America
145, Indians of South America

Area 2: Art and Art History
119(1103), PreColumbian Art of Mexico and Central America

Area 3: History
371(3201), History of Latin America: To 1808
372(3202), History of Latin America: Since 1808

Area 4: Political Science
253(2530), Political Systems of South America
254(2540), Political Systems of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
*359(3590), Studies in Comparative Politics
*Note  Students should take PolSci 359(3590) only when the topic is appropriate to Latin America.

Area 5: Spanish
111(2110), SpanishAmerican Literature in Translation
211(3211), Hispanic Culture and Civilization: Spanish America
281(3281), Introduction to Hispanic Literature: Spanish America
340(4340), SpanishAmerican Literature of the Nineteenth Century
341(4341), Modernismo
345(4345), SpanishAmerican Literature of the Twentieth Century
351(4351), SpanishAmerican Fiction in the Twentieth Century
360(4360) SpanishAmerican Poetry from Modernismo to the present

Marketing Management Certificate
(Refer to the Business Administration section of this Bulletin.)

Museum Studies Certificate
(Refer to the History section of this Bulletin.)

Non-Profit Organization Management and Leadership Certificate
(Refer to the Graduate School-Public Policy Administration section of this Bulletin.)

Non-Profit Organization Management and Leadership Certificate (Undergraduate)
The university offers an undergraduate certificate program for students who want to become professional staff, board members, or other leaders of nonprofit and voluntary organizations, as well as those who are currently in the field.

The certificate requires the completion of 18 semester hours. Nine of these hours must be the following core courses:

Political Science
394(3940), same as Sociology or Social Work 308(4940) (3 hours)
Political Science and Social Work 391A(4911), Management Issues in Nonprofit  Organizations: Staff Management Issues
Political Science and Social Work 391-B(4912), Management Issues in Nonprofit  Organizations: Legal Issues in Governing and Managing Nonprofit Organizations
Political Science and Social Work 391-C(4913)
Management Issues in Nonprofit Organizations: Financial Issues
Political Science and Social Work 396(4960)
American Philanthropy and Nonprofit Resource Development

The remaining 9 hours of electives can be selected from the following courses:

Business Administration
206(3700), Basic Marketing
210(3600), Management and Organizational Behavior
309(3621), Human Resource Management
311(3611), Advanced Management and Organizational Behavior

Communication
228(2228), Public Relations Writing (Same as English 228(3280)
230(2230), Small Group Communication
231(2231), Communication in the Organization
240(2240), Persuasive Communication
358(3358), Communication in Public Relations

English
212(3120), Business Writing
313(3130), Advanced Business and Technical Writing

Political Science
342(3420), Public Personnel Management
344(3440), Public Budgeting

Psychology
222(2222), Group Processes in Organization
320(3320), Personnel Assessment

Social Work
305(3300), Intervention Strategies for Social Work with Organizations and Communities

Sociology
268(3268), The Sociology of Conflict
280(3280), Society, Arts and Technology
312(4312), Sociology of Wealth and Poverty
314(4314), Social Change
336(4336), Organizations and Environments

Studies in Religions Certificate
A certificate in studies in religions requires the completion of 18 hours with a grade of C or better.

Courses must be chosen from two or more departments (interdisciplinary offerings excluded), and the program must include two or more courses which focus on different major religious traditions. (Courses which fulfill this requirement are marked with an asterisk [*] in the list below.)

In addition, students are encouraged to broaden their understanding of religions and religious experience by enrolling in several courses in which these subjects are studied in philosophical or cultural contexts.

Students must obtain the approval of the coordinator of studies in religions before completing 12 hours toward this certificate.

Requirements
Students must take 18 hours chosen from the following list in accordance with the guidelines above:

Anthropology
244(3244), Religion, Magic, and Science
173(2173), Archaeology and Cultures of the Biblical World

Art
125(2225), Medieval Art
*114(2214), Early Christian Art and Archaeology

English
*13(1130), Topics in Literature
*123(2230), Jewish Literature
*124(2240), Literature of the New Testament
*125(2250), Literature of the Old Testament
*391(4940), Special Topics in Jewish Literature
*395(4950), Special Topics in Literature

History
*252, The World of Islam
*335(3082), History of the Church: The Middle Ages

Music
103(1030), Music in Religion

Philosophy
85(1185), Philosophy of Religion
102(3302), Medieval Philosophy
120(1120), Asian Philosophy
*185(3385), Issues in Philosophy of Religion
385(4485), Topics in Philosophical Theology

Political Science
165(2650), American Political Thought
261(2610), Ancient and Medieval Political Thought

Sociology
264(3264), The Sociology of Religion

Taxation Certificate
(Refer to the Business Administration section of this Bulletin.)

Telecommunications Management Certificate
(Refer to the Business Administration section of this Bulletin.)

Trauma Studies Certificate
(Refer to Psychology section of this Bulletin for Graduate Certificate, Undergraduate  information follows.)

Trauma Studies Certificate
The trauma studies certificate is designed for students who are interested in a focused specialty in trauma studies or victim services in addition to their own major. It is appropriate for students in the College of Arts and Sciences or any of the schools of the university.  It is particularly appropriate for students wishing to pursue careers in psychology, social work, sociology, criminology, law, public health, or nursing.

Requirements
A student may earn a trauma studies certificate by completing 18 hours with a GPA of 2.0 or better from at least three departments from the following courses:

Students must complete at least 12 hours from the following group:

CCJ
120(1120), Criminal Law
300(4300), Communities and Crime
350(4350), Victimology

Nursing
370(4770), Topics in Nursing (Women at Risk: Women and Safety)

Psychology
232(2232), Psychology of Victims
280(4280), The Psychology of Death and Dying
295(3295), Selected Projects in Field Placement: Helping Victims of Crime (for three credits only toward certificate).
390(3390), Directed Studies, if trauma-related topic (for three credits only toward certificate).  Please seek approval of the Coordinator of the Trauma Studies Certificate in advance

Social Work
310(3601), Abused and Neglected Children
322(3602), Child Welfare Practicum Seminar

Sociology
278(3278), Sociology of Law

Only one of the following highly recommended courses may be counted toward the trauma studies certificate:
Psychology161(2161), Helping Relationships
Social Work210(3100), Introduction to Interventive Strategies for Social Work Practice

Students may count up to 6 hours from the following group toward the trauma studies certificate:

CCJ
230(2230), Crime Prevention
240(2240), Policing
340(4340), Race, Crime, and Justice (same as Sociology 340)

Political Science
140(2400), Public Administration
242(2420), Introduction to Public Policy
394(4940), Leadership and Management in Nonprofit Organizations (same as Social Work 308 and Sociology 308(3940)

Psychology
160(2160), Social Psychology (same as Sociology 160(2160)
230(2230), Psychology of Women
235(4235), Community Psychology
245(2245), Abnormal Psychology

Social Work
308, Leadership and Management in Nonprofit Organizations (same as PolSci 394(4940) and Sociology 308(4940)
312(4601), Women's Social Issues

Special Topics courses relevant to trauma studies may be included in the certificate when approved in advance by the coordinator of the trauma studies certificate.