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Global Studies Certificate at University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh, United States

Programme overview

The Global Studies Certificate is an interdisciplinary certificate similar to a minor, requiring courses from several departments clustered around one global concentration.

Faculty: University Center for International Studies  |  Department: Global Studies Center  |  Duration: 18 credits  |  Location: Pittsburgh, PA, United States

What you will study

18 credits: PS 0550 Introduction to Global Studies plus 15 credits in a chosen global concentration (C or better; at least two courses at 1000 level; three courses in two departments outside the major); language study (four semesters or ACTFL intermediate-mid for less commonly taught, intermediate-high for commonly taught languages); a digital portfolio.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Enrollment in the certificate; up to six credits may double count with the major.

Duration: 18 credits

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