Certificate programs mark secondary levels of concentration within the bachelor’s degree. They are strictly optional and are awarded only in conjunction with the undergraduate degree. Certificate programs should be viewed as a means for focusing interests and structuring elective coursework. Interested students should discuss the certificate and its role within the general bachelor’s program with his or her advising dean.
Students studying at the Georgetown University in Qatar campus in Doha, Qatar, can refer to the Georgetown University in Qatar Bulletin section for Certificate options.
- Certificate in African Studies*
- Certificate in Arab Studies*
- Certificate in Asian Studies*
- Certificate in Australian, New Zealand and Pacific Studies
- Certificate in Diplomatic Studies
- Certificate in Eurasian, Russian, and East European Studies*
- Certificate in European Studies*
- Certificate in International Business Diplomacy
- Certificate in South Asian Studies
To earn the certificate in South Asian Studies, undergraduate students must complete the following requirements.
- Language: Candidates for the Asian Studies Certificate must demonstrate facility in a language indigenous to South Asia in one of the following ways:
- Complete two years (four semesters) of university level courses for credit with a B average
- Pass the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics placement examination at the level of second year or above
- Pass the School of Foreign Service Oral Proficiency Examination with a grade of “fair” or above.
- Coursework: Six courses (18 credits) are required.
- Three courses must be taken from at least three different disciplines such as history, government, economics, sociology, anthropology, or humanities.
- Senior Seminar (ASST 4960) Senior Research Seminar in Asian Studies
- Two electives (any discipline except language)
- 3.0 GPA cumulative for 6 courses
- Coursework should reflect a diverse study of South Asia.
- Thesis
- Candidates must complete the Senior Seminar (ASST 4960) during their senior year. Candidates will prepare their thesis in this course.
For more information and a list of approved courses in the certificate program, see the South Asian Studies website.
