Diplomacy Certificate

College of Sciences
College of Arts and Humanities
Department of Political Science, Howard Phillips Hall, Room: 302
Department of History, Colbourn Hall, Room: 551
http://politicalscience.cos.ucf.edu/

Dr. R. Handberg, Roger.Handberg@ucf.edu, (407) 823-2608
Dr. Peter Larson, History@ucf.edu, (407) 823-2225

In an increasingly shrinking, interdependent world, an understanding of diplomacy and diplomatic processes is critical for work in global business, international organizations and government. Students who complete this certificate program will have gained experience in diplomatic history, concepts, theories, methods, protocol and practice. For degree-seeking students, certificates will be awarded only at the time of degree completion.

Certificate Admission Requirements

None

Certificate Requirements

A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 is required in courses used to satisfy the certificate.
At least 12 hours used in the certificate must be earned at UCF within the participating departments.

Prerequisite Courses

Students must satisfy each course’s prerequisites before enrolling in the class.

Required Courses (6 Credit Hours)

AMH 4513 - United States as a Great Power: 1945-Present Credit Hours: 3
INR 4030 - Diplomacy Credit Hours: 3

Restricted Electives (9 Credit Hours)

Select three courses from the following list: (9 Credit Hours)

AMH 4512 - US Diplomatic History: 1914-1945 Credit Hours: 3 or
ASH 3223 - The Modern Middle East Credit Hours: 3 or
ASH 4404 - Modern China Credit Hours: 3 or
EUH 3242 - Modern Europe and the First World War Credit Hours: 3 or
EUH 3281 - Second World War and Rebirth of Europe Credit Hours: 3 or
EUH 4620 - European Great Powers: 1815-1914 Credit Hours: 3 or
INR 4054 - Global Politics of Energy Credit Hours: 3 or
INR 4074 - Immigration Policy Credit Hours: 3 or
INR 4075 - Human Rights Policy Credit Hours: 3 or
INR 4076 - Global Drug Policy Credit Hours: 3 or
INR 4084 - Politics of International Terrorism Credit Hours: 3 or
INR 4114 - American Security Policy Credit Hours: 3 or
INR 4115 - Strategic Weapons and Arms Control Credit Hours: 3 or
INR 4350 - Global Environmental Politics Credit Hours: 3 or
INR 4351 - International Environmental Law Credit Hours: 3 or
INR 4401 - International Law Credit Hours: 3 or
INR 4502 - International Organizations Credit Hours: 3 or
INR 4603 - International Relations Theory Credit Hours: 3 or
INR 4714 - Politics of International Trade Policy Credit Hours: 3 or
POT 4314 - Contemporary Democratic Theory Credit Hours: 3 or
POT 4632 - Religion and Politics Credit Hours: 3 or
EUH 4574 - History of Russia: 1801-1917 Credit Hours: 3 or
EUH 4576 - History of Russia in the 20th Century Credit Hours: 3 or
EUH 4663 - History of Communism in Europe Credit Hours: 3 or
INR 4102 - American Foreign Policy Credit Hours: 3

Foreign Language Requirements

None

Total Undergraduate Credit Hours Required: 15

Other Requirements

No credit by exam (TSD, Military credit) may be used.
Internships, independent study and substitute courses/new courses are allowed at the director’s discretion.