European Union Studies Certificate

Certificate Requirements

1. Five European Union studies courses: 15 credits of course work from at least three different departments are required. These courses will include PS 1317 - Politics of the European Union, and one course on the historical foundation of the EU. Students must earn a C average or better in the classes counting towards the certificate. A maximum of two courses (6 credits) from the European Union Studies Certificate may be counted toward another credential, such as a major, minor, or certificate. If a student is pursuing multiple credentials, up to four courses (12 credits) from the European Union Studies Certificate may overlap with those combined programs.

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2. Language proficiency: Two years of college-level study of an official European Union foreign language (excluding English). Languages currently available include: Spanish, German, French, Italian, Swedish, Modern Greek, Portuguese, Hungarian, Polish and Slovak. Students may request placement tests through the language department.

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3. Digital Portfolio: An online digital portfolio that showcases research, work/internship experiences, study abroad, extra-curricular activities, language acquisition, and coursework to highlight expertise in European Union Studies, and associated professional and academic goals

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Related Concentration in European & Eurasian Studies

Requirements

1. A minimum of four (12 credits) content courses is required. The courses must come from at least two different departments and none of the courses can overlap with a student’s other credentials. These courses are allowed to overlap, however, with general education requirements. Students must earn a C or better in classes counting towards the certificate.

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2. Language proficiency: one year (two semesters) of college-level study of an official European (excluding English) or Eurasian language, or demonstration of equivalent proficiency. The same language classes (or AP credits or three years of study from high school) used to fulfill the general education requirement may be used here as well.

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3. Digital Portfolio: An online digital portfolio that showcases research, work/internship experiences, study abroad, extra-curricular activities, language acquisition, and coursework to highlight expertise in European and Eurasian Studies, and associated professional and academic goals

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