Offered exclusively to Political Science majors, this program structures multidisciplinary course work and overseas educational experiences to offer a course of study for students interested in understanding politics, political structures, and political institutions around the globe. The certificate requires overseas experience as well as language and Political Science training necessary to make such an experience valuable. It offers the opportunity to build upon the ideas and insights acquired abroad in research and other activities at Rutgers.
While the career interests of students undertaking this certificate program are diverse and there is no expectation that they will pursue any particular career track, the skills and experiences that can be acquired in this program will be valuable for students interested in transnational organizations or institutions; American foreign policy; or graduate study in international affairs, public policy, international business, law or an academic discipline.
Requirements
First/Second Year
Complete both courses
- 01:790:102 Introduction to International Relations
- 01:790:103 Comparative Politics
Spring of the 2nd Year: Submit a letter of intent to participate in the certificate program (See below)
Third Year through graduation
Complete a minimum of four 300/ 400 level courses in foreign and international politics. Does not include senior thesis, internship, independent study, or Political Science Seminar courses.
Demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language, by completing a 300-level course in the student’s language of choice.
A grade of C or better in all Political Science major courses.
International experience requirement
- Participate in two extracurricular activities with global, international, or foreign focus that are approved by the Undergraduate Office and/or faculty academic advisor. Students will provide a on page summary report for each activity and attach it to the Global Politics Certificate worksheet located on this page.
- Students are encouraged to complete an international experience, defined as study abroad through Rutgers, or work with an international or transnational agency. Students should begin their search for placement at a foreign university or in an international program by visiting the Rutgers Study Abroad website https://global.rutgers.edu/study-abroad
Constructing Your Statement of Intent
Spring of the 2nd Year: Submit a letter of intent to participate in the certificate program
- Subject Line: Letter of Intent, Global Politics Certificate
- This letter should contain the student's interests, career aspirations and plans for meeting the international experience requirement.
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