Global and Regional Studies, Certificate

The Penn LPS Online Certificates in Global and Regional Studies require students to take 4 CUs for a Basic certificate and 6 CUs for an advanced certificate. There is no single required course, but rather several basic courses that are explicitly global in reach. With the basic courses, students are introduced to a wide variety of analytical approaches and develop conceptual frames that will help them as they take other Global Studies courses. These basic courses develop ability to consider ideas in different contexts, in different countries, in different historical moments. Supplementing the basic courses are regional studies courses that bring deeper and more sustained study of specific areas or cultures. This combination of global reach and local focus follows the development of global studies as a field of study, and adds value to more general studies. In addition, a course on Intercultural communication is part of the offerings of the certificate, helping students develop concrete skills that will support students in today's globalized workspaces.

Curriculum

Certificate students who complete two global studies and two regional studies courses listed below earn a Certificate in Global and Regional Studies. Those students are then eligible to pursue an Advanced Certificate in Global and Regional Studies by taking two additional courses (one in global studies and one in regional studies).

The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.

Global and Regional Studies, Advanced Certificate

The Penn LPS Online Certificates in Global and Regional Studies require students to take 4 CUs for a Basic certificate and 6 CUs for an advanced certificate. There is no single required course, but rather several basic courses that are explicitly global in reach. With the basic courses, students are introduced to a wide variety of analytical approaches and develop conceptual frames that will help them as they take other Global Studies courses. These basic courses develop ability to consider ideas in different contexts, in different countries, in different historical moments. Supplementing the basic courses are regional studies courses that bring deeper and more sustained study of specific areas or cultures. This combination of global reach and local focus follows the development of global studies as a field of study, and adds value to more general studies. In addition, a course on Intercultural communication is part of the offerings of the certificate, helping students develop concrete skills that will support students in today's globalized workspaces.

Curriculum

The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2024 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.