Certificates

While satisfying requirements for the MSFS degree, students may use elective courses to complete a graduate-level certificate in any of the following areas: 

  • Certificate in Arab Studies
    The Center for Contemporary Arab Studies (CCAS) offers a graduate level Certificate in Arab Studies. The requirements for this certificate include elective courses on general regional affairs or a particular discipline, such as history, government or sociology. Certificate candidates must also complete the Arabic language proficiency exam.
  • Certificate on Eurasian, Russian, and Eastern European Studies
    The Center for Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies (CERES) offers a multidisciplinary curriculum leading to the Certificate on Eurasian, Russian, and Eastern European Studies. Requirements include 15 credits of course work and evidence of proficiency in an appropriate language of the region.
  • The Karl F. Landegger Honors Certificate in International Business Diplomacy (IBD)
    This certificate program trains leaders in international business, public policy, and business-government relations. Courses for the Landegger Certificate focus on international banking and corporate finance, political risk analysis, business and investment negotiations, international strategic alliances, and international e-commerce. Students in this program are also offered relevant career guidance, and are encouraged to attend special IBD-sponsored programs and presentation.
  • Certificate in Refugees and Humanitarian Emergencies
    MSFS students with a career interest in humanitarian issues, including human rights, refugee crises, and post-conflict resolution may take the Certificate in Refugees and Humanitarian Emergencies offered through the Institute for the Study of International Migration (ISIM).
  • Certificate in Asian Studies
    The Asian Studies Program offers a graduate certificate for MSFS students.  Requirements include a mandatory gateway course GOVT/INAF 668 Theory and Policy in Asia and four elective courses focusing on Asia in at least two areas of study: Government, History, Economics, Sociology, Anthropology, Philosophy, Culture/Society.  Candidates must also meet an Asian language requirement.

MSFS in Profile

Victor D. Cha

Associate Professor

"I find MSFS students very energetic about their choice to pursue more academics to complement their experiences in international affairs."

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MSFS News

Human Rights Film Series
The series supplements the intellectual rigors of the MSFS program by appealing to students’ emotions and concerns about international human rights issues.
Robert Alter Discusses Foreign Service Experience in Iraq
Robert Alter, MSFS '07, spoke to a group of MSFS students on Nov. 28th about his first posting in the US Foreign Service in Baghdad.
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GU International Headlines

Students, Faculty Trained for Humanitarian Action
Twelve students and eight professors were selected to attend the first Jesuit University Humanitarian Action Network (JUHAN) Conference to learn about the tools necessary to organize disaster relief efforts.
From Spy Novels to CIA Papers
John Buchtel, head of the Special Collections Research Center at Lauinger Library, explains the process of identifying and securing new collections.

SFS Faculty Publications

Christopher C. Hull. "Iowa caucus may increase California’s clout." San Francisco Chronicle 7 Jan. 2008: .
Christopher C. Hull. "Why Iowa first?." The Washington Times 6 Jan. 2008: .