Certificate in International Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution (21 hours)

The Certificate in International Diplomacy and Conflict Resolution prepares students with the skills to 1) evaluate global issues and 2) solve problems impacting global societies. Through the program, students will analyze the precursors, processes, and outcomes of international interactions between actors and apply those insights to the development of policy or programs to further cooperative interactions. Further, students will obtain practical experience in international diplomacy through specialized courses designed to sharpen professional skills.

For a GGC student, to apply for acceptance into this program, he/she must first complete 30 credit hours and maintain a 2.8 GPA (or above). Individuals with a college degree (including GGC graduates) may apply for and complete the certificate program.

To earn a CIDCR, students must complete 21 credit hours in specific courses, and a one-semester internship. First, the specific courses include six credit hours in a foreign language widely spoken in the world (French, Spanish, or Chinese) at or above the 2002-level, and 15 credit hours that must be in courses that focus on International Diplomacy, specifically, courses in International Relations and Comparative Politics. The remaining 3 credits must be completed in an internship.

Option 1 Required Courses (6 hours)

FREN 2001 - Intermediate French I (3) Credit Hours
FREN 2002 - Intermediate French II (3) Credit Hours
SPAN 2001 - Intermediate Spanish I (3) Credit Hours
SPAN 2002 - Intermediate Spanish II (3) Credit Hours
or
CHIN 2001 - Intermediate Chinese I (3) Credit Hours
and
CHIN 2002 - Intermediate Chinese II (3) Credit Hours

Option 2 Required Courses (6 hours)

Demonstrate written and oral proficiency in French, Spanish or Chinese. Demonstration of language proficiency above the intermediate level as defined by ACTFL (or CLEP) standards through examination or successful completion of an oral and written examination evaluated by a qualified Georgia Gwinnett College faculty member

Complete 3 courses (9 hours)

POLS 3400 - International Relations (3) Credit Hours
POLS 4040 - Comparative Foreign Policy (3) Credit Hours
POLS 4425 - Political Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (3) Credit Hours

Select 2 courses from the following (6 hours)

POLS 3350 - US Foreign Policy (3) Credit Hours
POLS 4220 - Topics in Comparative Politics (3) Credit Hours
POLS 4240 - Topics in International Relations (3) Credit Hours
POLS 4400 - International Law and Organizations (3) Credit Hours
POLS 4500 - Regional Politics Area Studies (3) Credit Hours
GLOB 3000 - Special Topics in Global Studies (3) Credit Hours
Although not required students are encouraged to complete a study aboard course in a non-European country where English is not the primary langauge. Study aboard courses must be pre-approved by the program director.

Internship (3 hours)

POLS 4990 - Internship in Political Science (3-6) Credit Hours
The CIDCR student will complete an internship, during any semester as it may fit her/his schedule, with a suitable organization that affects or is affected by the diplomatic policy, including NGOs. The internship could include research within think tanks as well as activities described as people-to-people diplomacy. The program director will advise students in identifying appropriate internships. In consultation with the Chair of the Political Science-International Relations Department, the director of the CID program will give final approval for those students whose internships are approved as meeting program goals.