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International Relations Certificate Contact: M.J. Peterson Office: 208 Thompson Phone: 545-6171 or Contact: Stephen Pelz Office: 720 Herter Phone: 545-2763 The Program The International Relations Certificate Program offers an opportunity for undergraduate students to pursue an interest in international affairs as a complement to their academic major. It is open to all undergraduates. The program provides a coherent course of study intended to enhance understanding of the complex international processes-political, economic, social, cultural, and environmental-that are increasingly important to all nations. Requirements The Certificate Program consists of a minimum of eight courses covering the following areas of study: 1. Introductory world politics 2. Global institutions or problems 3. The international financial and/or commercial system 4. A modern history course paying substantial attention to the development of the international system 5. Contemporary American foreign policy 6. A contemporary foreign language up to a proficiency level of the second college year (through 240) 7. Two courses on the politics, economy, and/or society of foreign areas, of which one must involve the study of a Third World country or region. A complete list of the Five College courses satisfying each of the seven requirements is available on the World Wide Web at the address: www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/5col/homepage.htm. No more than four of these courses in any one discipline can be counted toward the certificate, and no single course can satisfy more than one requirement. Students who complete each of the required courses with a grade of "B" or better (no Pass/Fail options) are eligible to receive the Five College International Relations Certificate. The IR Certificate Program is a "super minor" compatible with both liberal arts and professional school programs.
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