Advanced Certificate in Global Studies at University of Pittsburgh

Programme overview

The Advanced Certificate in Global Studies is for graduate students who want a deeper understanding of social and economic inequality in a transnational context and a way to place their major within global political and economic trends.

Faculty: University Center for International Studies | Department: Global Studies Center | Duration: 18 credits plus 3 credits above degree requirement | Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

18 credits in a chosen global concentration (6 may overlap with the major; 12 across at least two other departments), including PIA 2473 Strategies of Global Inquiry; three years of college-level language or equivalent proficiency; at least 3 credits beyond degree requirements (may be language courses); and a digital capstone portfolio due in the graduation semester.

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Entry requirements

Open to graduate students enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh in any school or department; the certificate is completed alongside a master's, professional or doctoral degree. Language level: intermediate-low in a less commonly taught language or intermediate-high in a commonly taught language (three years of college study, or ACTFL rating of at least 2). Students enroll through the Global Studies Center survey and advising.

Duration: 18 credits plus 3 credits above degree requirement

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