The University College offers a wide variety of certificates, which provide our students the opportunity to develop expertise in subjects other than their major field. These programs usually combine course offerings from several departments so the subject is examined from a multidisciplinary approach. While most persons who earn certificates do so in the process of completing their undergraduate degree, a certificate may be completed by non-degree
seeking students.

Students wishing to earn a graduate certificate must seek formal admission to the Graduate School.

To find the descriptions of the courses within a specific certificate program, refer to the individual department from which the courses are drawn. Following is a list of certificate programs offered by the University, with only the program requirements listed for those which are interdisciplinary.

Graduate Certificate Programs:
Biotechnology, Business Administration, Electronic Commerce, Forensic Economics, Gerontology, Human Resources Management, Information Resource Management, Information Systems Development, Institutional Research, International Studies, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, 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), Archaeology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Conservation Biology, East Asian Studies, European Studies, Greek Studies, International Business, International Studies, Labor Studies, Latin American Studies, 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
2124, Cultures of Africa

Area 2: Art and Art History
2105, Introduction to The Arts of African

Area 3: History
1061, African Civilization to 1800
1062, African Civilization Since 1800

Area 4: Political Science
2580, African Politics

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

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

Area 2: Art and Art History
4405, Topics in the Arts of Africa

Area 3: History
3301, West Africa to 1800
3302, West Africa Since 1800

Area 4: Sociology
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

One course from each of the following areas, a total of 6 hours.  

Area 1: Africa

Anthropology
2124, Cultures of Africa

History
1061, African Civilization to 1800
1062, African Civilization Since 1800

Area 2: Diaspora

Anthropology
1005, Human Origins

History
1003, African-American History
1063, The African Diaspora to 1800
1064, The African Diaspora Since 1800
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
3234, Cultural Continuity and Change in Sub Saharan Africa
3235, Women in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Contemporary Perspective

Art
1105, Introduction to the Arts of African

History
3301, West Africa to 1800
3302, West Africa Since 1800

Political Science
2580, African Politics

Sociology
3245, Sociology of South Africa

Area 2: Diaspora

Communication
3332, Intercultural Communication

English
1700, African-American Literature

History
3050, Topics in African-American History
3303, African Diaspora to 1800
3304, African Diaspora Since 1800

Music
1002, Introduction to African-American Music

Political Science
2320, African Americans and the Political System

* Psychology
4392, Selected Topics in Psychology: African American Psychology

Sociology
4360, Sociology of Minority Groups

• Note: Students should take Psychology 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.)

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

East Asian Studies Certificate

1) First- and second-year Chinese, Japanese, Korean, or other appropriate Asian language (20 hours taken in four semesters).
2) History 1041 and History 1042, East Asian Civilization
3) One course in three of the following six areas, a total of nine hours:
Area 1: Anthropology
2110, Cultures of Asia

Area 2: Art and Art History
1109, The Arts of China
1110, The Arts of Japan
4408, Topics in Asian Art

Area 3: History
3101, Modern Japan: 1850 to Present
3102, Modern China: 1800 to Present
*4004, Senior Seminar

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

Area 4 Music
1080, Non-Western Music I
1090, Non-Western Music II

Area 5: Philosophy
1120, Asian Philosophy

Area 6: Political Science
2550, East Asian Politics
*3590, Studies in Comparative Politics
*3890, Studies in International Relations

*Note Students should take Pol Sci 3590 or Pol Sci 3890 only when the specific topic is appropriate.

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

1) Four semesters of college work or the equivalent in a modern European foreign language.
 
2) History 1032, Topics in European Civilization: 1715 to the Present.
3) One course each from at least four of the following eight areas, a total of 12 hours. Students should consult advisers at the Center to determine how these courses can best be arranged to meet their interests.
 
Area 1: Art and Art History
2235, Italian and Northern European Renaissance Art
2245, Baroque Art and Architecture
4435, Topics in Renaissance Art
4445, Topics in Seventeenth- and Eighteenth-Century European Art
4455, Topics in Modern Art

Area 2: Economics
3310, Comparative Economic Systems

Area 3: English
2280, The Contemporary World in Literature
2320, English Literature II
4920, Continental Fiction
4410, Restoration and Eighteenth-Century Drama
4450, The Eighteenth-Century English Novel
4540, The Nineteenth-Century English Novel
4580, Literature of the Late Nineteenth and Early Twentieth Centuries
4750, Modern British Fiction

Area 4: History
1031, Topics in European Civilization: Emergence of Western Europe to 1715
3085, The Age of the Renaissance
3086, The Age of Reformation
3092, Europe 1900 - 1950: War and Upheaval
3093, Europe, 1950 - Present: Peace and Prosperity
3094, France in the Modern Age
3095, Germany in the Modern Age
 
Area 5: Foreign Languages and Literatures
 
FRENCH
2110, Modern French Literature in Translation
2150, European Literature in Translation: Special Topics
3211, Contemporary French Culture
3281, French Literature II: Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries
4341, Seventeenth-Century French Theatre and Poetry
4342, Seventeenth-Century French Prose
4353, Eighteenth-Century French Literature
4354, Eighteenth-Century French Theatre and Novel
4362, Nineteenth-Century French Novel
4371, Twentieth-Century French Novel
4375, Modern French Theatre

GERMAN
2110, Masterpieces of German Literature in Translation
2150, European Literature in Translation: Special Topics
3201, Masterpieces of German Literature
3202, The German Novelle and Drama
3210, German Culture and Civilization
4315, German Classicism and Romanticism
4320, German Realism and Naturalism
4345, Modern German Literature
4397, Survey of German Literature Part I
4398, Survey of German Literature Part II
 
SPANISH
2110, Spanish Literature in Translation
2150, European Literature in Translation: Special Topics
4310, Spanish Literature from 1898 to 1939
4315, Spanish Literature from 1939 to the Present
4320, Realism and Naturalism in the Nineteenth-Century Spanish Novel
4321, Poetry and Drama of the Nineteenth Century
4325, Poetry and Drama of the Golden Age

Area 6: Music
4220, Music of the Renaissance
4230, Music of the Baroque
4240, Music of the Classic Period
4250, Music of the Romantic Period

Area 7: Philosophy
3303, Early Modern Philosophy
3304, Kant and Nineteenth-Century Philosophy
3305, Twentieth-Century Philosophy
4405, The Rationalists
4406, The British Empiricists

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

Forensic Economics Certificate
(Refer to the Economics section of this Bulletin.)

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

Greek Studies Certificate
Students seeking the Greek Studies Certificate must complete both a language studies component and a focus area component. Courses are 3 credit hours unless noted otherwise.

I. Greek Language. Students must complete at least 9 credit hours from the following courses.

Ancient Greek
1001, Ancient Greek 1 (5)
1002, Ancient Greek 2 (5)
2101, Intermediate Ancient Greek Language and Culture
2190, Greek and Latin in English Today
2151, Special Readings (1-3)

Modern Greek
1001, Modern Greek I (5)
1002, Modern Greek II (5)
2101, Intermediate Modern Greek Language and Culture
2150, Modern Greek Literature in Translation
2190, Special Readings (1-3)
 
II. Focus Area. Students must complete at least 9 credit hours in one of the following focus areas.

Literature and Culture

Anthropology
4350, Special Study*

English
1200, Myth
2200, Classical Literature in Translation

History
1030, The Ancient World
2115, Greek History and Culture (same as Anthropology 2115) Modern Greek [Mod. Gr. 2772]
2150, Modern Greek Literature in Translation**
2190, Special Readings (1-3)**

Music History and Literature
4270, A History of Byzantine Music and Hymnography Philosophy
3301, Ancient Philosophy
4401, Plato
4402, Aristotle

Archaeology and Art History

Anthropology
2190, Special Topics in Archaeology*
4309, Archaeological Field School (3-6)*
4350, Special Study (1-3)* Art History
2211, Art and Archaeology of the Ancient World
2212, Greek Art and Archaeology
4411, Topics in Ancient Art and Archaeology*
3390, Special Study (1-10)*
4490, Special Study (1-10)*

Notes:
*Must be taken only when appropriate to Greek Studies.

**These courses will count for either the language requirement or the focus area requirement but not for both.

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.)
 

1. Students must complete a minimum of 12 hours in the Business Internship Program in London or in some other approved overseas study program.
2. One course from Area 1 and one from Area 2 a total of six hours.

Area 1: Business Administration:
3780, International Marketing
3680, International Management
3580, International Finance

Area 2: International Studies:
Anth 3238, Culture and Business in East Asia
Econ 3300, International Economic Analysis
Econ 3301, International Finance
Econ 3310, Comparative Economic Systems
Econ 3320, Economic Development
Pol Sci 3830, International Political Economy
Pol Sci 3890, Studies in International Relations (International Relations of East Asia )
Sociology 3241, Selected Topics in Macro-sociology. (Work and Industry in Japan )
Sociology 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.

Graduate Certificate in Institutional Research
The Post-Master's Certificate Program in Institutional Research (CPIR) is for academics who want training in Institutional Research in preparation for working in an IR Office at a postsecondary institution, a government agency, or a private education organization. The program consists of 18 hours and may be taken as part of a doctoral program. Of the 18 hours, 12 are in the required core (6 hours are in research methods and 6 hours in IR seminar), plus a 3-hour Higher Education (HIR ED) or an Educational Research (ED REM) elective and a 3-hour capstone. Students may transfer up to 6 hours of post-Master's work into the program with the approval of the advisor.

Applicants to the Certificate program must meet the general requirements for admission to Graduate School as explained in the graduate study section of this Bulletin. The Certificate is awarded after completion of 18 hours, including a minimum of 12 hours drawn from a list of core courses and an additional six hours selected from a wide variety of offerings in eight different disciplines. No more than 12 hours may be from any one discipline. Students may simultaneously earn a graduate degree and count credits earned in their degree program toward the Certificate when appropriate.
 
Requirements
Students must complete at least 12 hours chosen from the following list of core courses:

Anthropology
5428, Peoples and Cultures of Southeast Asia
5440, Global Refugee Crisis

Business Administration
6580, International Finance, Investment, and Commercial Relations
5280, International Business Operations
5480, International Accounting

Economics
6300, International Trade
6301, International Monetary Analysis

History
6111, Readings in European History to 1715
6112, Readings in European History Since 1715
6113, Readings in East Asian History
6114, Readings in Latin American History
6115, Readings in African History

Political Science
6450, Proseminar in Comparative Politics
6451, Seminar in Comparative Politics
6480, Proseminar in International Relations
6481, Seminar in International Relations
6488, Studies in International Relations

Sociology
5410, Comparative Social Structures

Students may complete an additional six hours chosen from the following:
 
Business Administration
3780, International Marketing
3680, International Management
* 3580, International Finance
* Note: Students may not count both Bus. Admin. 6580 and 3580.

Communication
3332, Intercultural Communication
3354, Comparative Telecommunication Systems
3356, International Communication

Criminology and Criminal Justice
3305, Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice

Economics
4301, International Economic Analysis: Finance
4980, Special Readings

English
4920, Continental Fiction

History
3045, American Foreign and Military Affairs, 1900-Present
3092, Europe 1900-1950: War and Upheaval
3093, Europe, 1950-Present: Peace and Prosperity
3094, France in the Modern Age
3095, Germany in the Modern Age
3097, History of Spain
3101, Modern Japan: 1850 to Present
3102, Modern China: 1800 to Present
3202, History of Latin America: Since 1808
3302, West Africa: Since 1800
4001, Special Readings

Foreign Languages and Literatures
French 4362, Nineteenth-Century French Novel
French 4365, Modern French Poetry
French 4371, Twentieth-Century French Novel
French 4375, Modern French Theatre
German 4315, German Classicism and Romanticism
German 4320, German Realism and Naturalism
German 4345, Modern German Literature
German 4398, Survey of German Literature Part II
Spanish 4310, Spanish Literature from 1898 to 1939
Spanish 4315, Spanish Literature from 1939 to Present
Spanish 4320, Realism and Naturalism in the Nineteenth-Century Spanish Novel
Spanish 4321, Poetry and Drama of the Nineteenth Century
Spanish 4340, Spanish-American Literature of the Nineteenth Century
Spanish 4341, Modernismo
Spanish 4345, Spanish-American Literature of the Twentieth Century
Spanish 4351, Spanish-American Fiction in the Twentieth Century
Spanish 4360, Spanish-American Poetry from Modernismo to the Present

Music
4250, Music of the Romantic Period
4260, Music of the Twentieth Century

Political Science
4510, Comparative Public Policy and Administration
3590, Studies in Comparative Politics
4850, International Law
3860, Studies in War and Peace
3890, Studies in International Relations
6485, Directed Readings and Research in International Relations

Sociology
4342, World Population and Ecology

Graduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
(Refer to the Business Administration section of this bulletin.)

Labor Studies Certificate
The Labor Studies Certificate is designed for students who are interested in a focused specialty in labor studies. The 18 credit hour curriculum consists of six credit courses offered over a three-semester period.

Pol Sci 1450, Introduction to Labor Studies
Pol Sci 3220, Labor Law
Pol Sci 3430, Union Leadership and Administration
Pol Sci 3470, Collective Bargaining
Hist 2219, U.S. Labor History
Econ 3900, Selected Topic in Economics
 

Latin American Studies Certificate

1) Thirteen credit hours or the equivalent in Spanish.
 
2) Either History 1051, Latin American Civilization, or
Spanish 3211, Hispanic Culture and Civilization: Spanish America.

3) A total of 12 hours from at least three of the following areas:
 
Area 1: Anthropology
2134, Archaeology of the Inca, Aztec, and Maya
 
Area 2: Art and Art History
1103, Pre-Columbian Art of Mexico and Central America
 
Area 3: History
3201, History of Latin America: To 1808
3202, History of Latin America: Since 1808

Area 4: Political Science
2530, Political Systems of South America
2540, Political Systems of Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean
*3590, Studies in Comparative Politics

* Note Students should take Pol Sci 3590 only when the topic is appropriate to Latin America.

Area 5: Spanish
2110, Spanish-American Literature in Translation
3211, Hispanic Culture and Civilization: Spanish America
3281, Introduction to Hispanic Literature: Spanish America
4340, Spanish-American Literature of the Nineteenth Century
4341, Modernismo
4345, Spanish-American Literature of the Twentieth Century
4351, Spanish-American Fiction in the Twentieth Century
4360, Spanish-American Poetry from Modernismo to the present

Managerial Economics Certificate
(Refer to the Economics section of this Bulletin.)

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
3940, same as Soc or SW 4940 (3 hours)
Political Science and Social Work 4911, Management Issues in Nonprofit Organizations: Staff Management Issues
Political Science and Social Work 4912, Management Issues in Nonprofit Organizations: Legal Issues in Governing and Managing Nonprofit Organizations
Political Science and Social Work 4913, Management Issues in Nonprofit Organizations: Financial Issues
Political Science and Social Work 4960, American Philanthropy and Nonprofit Resource Development

The remaining 9 hours of electives can be selected from the following courses:
 
Business Administration
3700, Basic Marketing
3600, Management and Organizational Behavior
3621, Human Resource Management
3611, Advanced Management and Organizational Behavior
 
Communication
2228, Public Relations Writing (Same as English 3280 )
2230, Small Group Communication
2231, Communication in the Organization
2240, Persuasive Communication
3358, Communication in Public Relations

English
3120, Business Writing
3130, Advanced Business and Technical Writing

Political Science
3420, Public Personnel Management
3440, Public Budgeting

Psychology
2222, Group Processes in Organization
3320, Personnel Assessment
 

Social Work
3300, Intervention Strategies for Social Work with Organizations and Communities

Sociology
3268, The Sociology of Conflict
3280, Society, Arts and Technology
4312, Sociology of Wealth and Poverty
4314, Social Change
4336, Organizations and Environments

Photographic Studies Certificate
(Refer to the Art and Art History Section of this Bulletin.)

Psychology - Clinical Respecialization Certificate
(Refer to the Psychology section of this Bulletin.)

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
2173, Archaeology and Cultures of the Biblical World
3244, Religion, Magic, and Science

Art
*2214, Early Christian and Byzantine Art
2225, Medieval Art

English
*1130, Topics in Literature
*2230, Jewish Literature
*2240, Literature of the New Testament

* 2250, Literature of the Old Testament
*4940, Special Topics in Jewish Literature
*4950, Special Topics in Literature

History
*3082, History of the Church: The Middle Ages

Music
1030, Music in Religion

Philosophy
1120, Asian Philosophy
1185, Philosophy of Religion
3302, Medieval Philosophy
3385, Issues in Philosophy of Religion
4485, Topics in Philosophy of Religion

Political Science
2610, Ancient and Medieval Political Th ought
2650, American Political Thought

Sociology
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
1120, Criminal Law
4300, Communities and Crime
4350, Victimology

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

Psychology
2232, Psychology of Victims
3295, Selected Projects in Field Placement: Helping Victims of Crime (for three credits only toward certificate).
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
4380, The Psychology of Death Dying, and End-of-Life Concerns

Social Work
3601, Abused and Neglected Children
3602, Child Welfare Practicum Seminar
4399, Child Sexual Abuse

Sociology
3250, Sociology of Victimization
3278, Sociology of Law
3375, Social Psychology of Disabilities
Only one of the following highly recommended courses may be counted toward the trauma studies certificate:

Psychology 2161, Helping Relationships
Social Work 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
2230, Crime Prevention
2240, Policing
4340, Race, Crime, and Justice (same as Soc 4340)

Political Science
2400, Public Administration
2420, Introduction to Public Policy
4940, Leadership and Management in Nonprofit Organizations (same as SW 4940 and Soc 4940)
 
Psychology
2160, Social Psychology (same as Soc 2160)
2230, Psychology of Women
4235, Community Psychology
2245, Abnormal Psychology

Social Work
4940, Leadership and Management in Nonprofit Organizations (same as Pol Sci 4940 and Soc 4940)
4601, Women's Social Issues
 
Sociology
2102, Women, Gender and Diversity
2160, Social Psychology (same as Psych 2160)
3214, Juvenile Delinquency and Youth Crimes
3268, The Sociology of Conflict
4940, Leadership and Management in Nonprofit Organizations (same as Pol Sci 4940 and SW 4940)
4340 Race, Crime, and Justice (same as CCJ 4340)

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.

Tropical Biology and Conservation Certificate
(Refer to the Biology section of this Bulletin.)
 
Writing Certificates
(Refer to English section for Undergraduate Writing and Writing with Technical Emphasis; and the English and College of Education (Teaching and Learning) section for the Graduate Certificate in the Teaching of Writing.