The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Global and Regional Studies Geography emphasizes knowledge and skills needed to prepare students to work in positions in government, international business, and global non-profit organizations. Courses focus on the contemporary political economy of countries in various global regions from East Asia to Europe.

The program requires 18 credit hours of course work (15 credits of core courses and 3 credits of approved elective courses).

For information regarding deadlines and requirements for admission, please see the Guide to Graduate Admissions.

Certificate Program Requirements

Required: 18 credit hours

Please consult the department for any prerequisite courses that may be required.

Course List

Code	Title	Credit Hours
Required Core Courses (15 credits)
GES 604	Political Geography	3
GES 605	Sustainable Regional Planning	3
GES 633	Regional Economic Development	3
GES 634	Advanced Topics in European Geography	3
GES 635	Geography of Asia	3
Electives (3 credits)
Select one course (3 credits) from the following:		3
GES 651	Seminar in Regional Geography
HIS 575	Modern Russian History: Selected Topics
Total Credit Hours		18