International Studies | Graduate Certificate

International Studies Graduate Certificate 

Organizations rely on leaders who understand the geopolitical and global policy impacts of their decisions. Deepen your cross-cultural competency and knowledge of global issues to advance your career in government, industry, and academia.

Howard’s Graduate Certificate in International Studies prepares students and working professionals across government, industry, and the private sector, with interdisciplinary training in the critical analysis of wide-ranging contemporary issues of global concern. Graduate courses are taught by internationally recognized practitioners in disciplines ranging from communications, culture, and media studies, and African studies to political science and foreign affairs. Students gain exposure to renowned speakers in foreign affairs and pursue in-depth examinations of international affairs issues within and outside of their chosen fields.

Deepen your global expertise 

Our 15-credit graduate certificate prepares students to contribute to various fields— in international business consulting, human rights advocacy, international law and development, and security policy while enhancing their cross-cultural competency. Students examine issues like soft power, international affairs and the color line, public diplomacy, relations between nation-states and supranational institutions, conflict and cooperation, and global health and the environment. 

Program Highlights

• Five 3-credit courses, completed in as little as two semesters
• Semester-long capstone project or internship with a public, private, or non-profit firm
• Learn from faculty who are recognized leaders in international affairs and related fields
• Learn from a globally diverse cohort of working professionals who bring unique experiences and expertise to the classroom
• Design your own curriculum to either focus your studies on a particular policy area, or a regional issue, or take a broader view of international affairs 
• Build an interdisciplinary understanding of the roles of sovereign states, international organizations, and their impact on governance and global systems

Ready to Apply?

Applicants to the graduate certificate program at Howard University (both internal and external applicants) must complete the GradCAS application. Please visit this website for more detailed information about the graduate certificate, including admission requirements.