European Studies Certificate

European Studies Certificate is a program taught at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time options.

The European Studies Certificate provides a background in Europe and adds an official certificate to your academic transcript. It includes one required course in international studies concepts and methods and lets you choose elective courses that cover topics related to Europe.

You complete 12 credits total: 3 credits from a required course and 9 credits from electives. Electives must concentrate on one world area, and two elective courses must be at the 300-level or higher. Options include European politics, European history, language and literature courses, geography field studies, and an internship in European studies.

This certificate can be useful for careers concerning Europe. It may suit career paths in international education and business. Studying abroad is an option that provides experience with foreign cultures, and there are campus opportunities involving speakers, trips, films, and other activities.

Modules

• INTL 200 - Introduction to International Studies Concepts and Methods or an approved substitute
• ENGL 380 - Studies in Later British Literature*
• FREN 150 - Modern France and the Francosphere
• FREN 204 - Ideas and Cultures from the French-Speaking World
• FREN 320 - French for the Professions
• FREN 330 - Masterpieces of French Literature
• FREN 340 - Genres Litteraires
• FREN 380 - Aspects De La Civilisation FranÇaise/Francophone*
• FREN 392 - French Cultural Studies Immersion
• FREN 400 - Seminar: Advanced Studies in French Language and Literature*
• FREN 490 - Selected Topics in French*
• GEOG 450 - Geography-Geology Field Studies*

The minimum requirements for admission in European Studies Certificate at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania as pre-requiste for admission in European Studies Certificate.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

For majors, minors, and students adding a Certificate in a second world area, consult with the Director of International Studies to choose an appropriate substitute course and complete an Exception Form.

No courses may be double-counted between a Certificate and the International Studies major or minor, or a second Certificate in another world area. A complete list of approved courses is available on the International Studies website www.ship.edu/ism. Study abroad and advanced language study are strongly encouraged and may satisfy elective credit.

Please check detail of study units at http://www.ship.edu/programs/european-studies-certificate/

• Careers concerning Europe
• International education
• Business

80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.