Graduate Programs

Global studies integrates the waning importance of regional borders and disciplinary boundaries in the world today and fosters the academic debates over globalization and their policy implications in both the global and local contexts. The graduate certificates are designed for students who desire a deeper understanding of social and economic inequality in transnational context and facilitates the contextualization of the student’s major within the dominant political and economic trends. Students obtaining the certificate are equipped to lead lives of impact, as well as have the analytical tools and 21st century professional skills necessary to effectively navigate their future.

A Network of Global Studies Scholars

There are numerous opportunities for GSC graduate students to engage with faculty and their peers across campus, during monthly discussions, colloquiums, and at events designed specifically for our graduate students. 

Advanced Certificate in Global Studies

The Advanced Certificate in Global Studies is designed for students who desire a deeper understanding of social and economic inequality in transnational context and facilitates the contextualization of the student’s major within the dominant political and economic trends.

Graduate Certificate in Global Studies

The Graduate Certificate in Global Studies is designed for students who desire a deeper understanding of social and economic inequality in transnational context and facilitates the contextualization of the student’s major within the dominant political and economic trends.

Graduate Certificate in Global Sustainable Development

The Graduate Certificate in Global Sustainable Development provides graduate students with tools to engage in the pursuit of a better world for all through the elimination of chronic poverty, discrimination and injustice, and environmental degradation, in order to ensure a sustainable future of well-being for the earth and its peoples. This certificate has no language requirement.