How the world interacts
Plan to work internationally in your career? This certificate gets you ready to traverse the global arena.
Explore the key political and economic issues found in different world regions.
Possible career paths
With a background in international affairs, you can work in the public, private or nonprofit sectors. You can pursue careers in areas like:
- Business
- Government/Public administration
- Journalism
- National security
- Nonprofit management
- Public health
Certificate in International Affairs
Gabriel Ondetti, Program Director
Strong Hall 320, 417-836-5733
GabrielOndetti@MissouriState.edu
Program description
The Graduate Certificate in International Affairs exposes students to major theories and debates in the field and allows them to explore the key political issues facing particular world regions. It is designed for students and community members who are pursuing careers in professional areas impacted by international affairs, including business, journalism, national security, non-profit management, public administration, and public health.
Admission criteria
Admission requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education, with a grade point average of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent on a different scale). Alternatively, applicants may have completed at least nine credit hours of a graduate program at Missouri State with a GPA of at least 3.0.
Required courses - 9 hours total
| Course(s) | Area of Study | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PLS 725 | International Security | 3 hrs |
| PLS 705 | Semiar in Comparative Politics | 3 hrs |
| PLS 721 | International Political Economy | 3 hrs |
| PLS 732 | International Relations in Theory and Practice | 3 hrs |
| PLS 737 | Seminar in International Organizations | 3 hrs |
| Course(s) | Area of Study | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PLS 630 | Nonstate Actors in International Politics | 3 hrs |
| PLS 639 | Playing Games with the World | 3 hrs |
| PLS 644 | Government and Politics of the Middle East | 3 hrs |
| PLS 645 | Asian Politics | 3 hrs |
| PLS 646 | Political Violence and Terrorism | 3 hrs |
| PLS 648 | Latin American Politics | 3 hrs |
| PLS 649 | Nationalisms and Islamisms of the Middle East | 3 hrs |
| PLS 650 | Modern African Politics | 3 hrs |
| PLS 669 | Foreign Policies of the Middle Eastern States | 3 hrs |
Completion requirements
To complete the certificate, student must have a GPA of 3.0 on their certificate courses. In addition, no course with a grade below C will be counted toward the certificate.
Apply online
Apply to this program through a central application: GradCAS. Review the sections
above before you begin.
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