The post-baccalaureate certificate in European affairs consists of the following components:
- One course from each of the four areas - 12 - 13 credit hours.
- One additional course from one of the 4 areas or may complete a Study Abroad in Europe for a minimum of 3 credit hours. Study Abroad in Europe is strongly recommended.
No more than 2 courses shall be below the 200-level. All courses are 3.0 credit hours and require a grade of C- or better unless otherwise noted.
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Language
Students will take 1 language course in French, German, or Spanish. The specific course will depend on student performance on a placement test.
- FREN-F or GER-G or SPAN-S (3-4 credit hours)
Culture
Choose one course
- ENG-L 297 - English Literature to 1600
- ENG-L 298 - English Literature from 1600 to 1800
- ENG-L 299 - English Literature Since 1800
- ENG-L 303 - Medieval English Literature in Translation
- ENG-L 309 - Elizabethan Poetry
- ENG-L 313 - Early Plays of Shakespeare
- ENG-L 314 - Late Plays of Shakespeare
- ENG-L 365 - Continental Drama
- FINA-A 101 - Ancient and Medieval Art
- FINA-A 102 - Renaissance through Modern Art
- FREN-F 300 - Lectures Et Analyses Litteraires
- FREN-F 363 - Introduction a la France moderne
- FREN-F 461 - La France contemporaine
- FREN-F 475 - Advanced Oral Practice 1
- FREN-F 495 - Individual Readings in French
- GER-G 362 - Introduction to Contemporary Germany
- GER-G 363 - Introduction to German Cultural History
- GER-G 415 - Perspectives on German Literature
- GER-G 418 - German Film and Popular Culture
- GER-G 464 - German culture and Society
- SPAN-S 407 - Survey of Spanish Literature I
- SPAN-S 408 - Survey of Spanish Literature II
- SPAN-S 411 - Spain: The Cultural Context
- SPAN-S 275* - Hispanic Culture and Conversation
- SPAN-S 291* - Hispanic Literature and Civilization
- SPAN-S 301* - The Hispanic World 1
- SPAN-S 302* - The Hispanic World 2
- SPAN-S 303* - The Hispanic World
- SPAN-S 363* - Introduction to Hispanic Culture
- SPAN-S 494* - Individual Readings in Hispanic Studies
* Denotes courses that are subject to departmental approval.
History and Philosophy
Choose one course
- HIST-H 103 - Europe: Renaissance to Napoleon
- HIST-H 104 - Europe: Napoleon to the Present
- HIST-B 323 - History of the Holocaust
- HIST-B 361 - Europe in the 20th Century I
- HIST-B 362 - Europe in the 20th Century II
- PHIL-P 302 - Medieval Philosophy
- PHIL-P 304 - Nineteenth-Century Philosophy
- PHIL-P 314 - Modern Philosophy
- PHIL-P 410 - Ancient Greek Philosophy
- REL-R 152 - Jews, Christians, & Muslims
- REL-R 327 - Christianity, 50-450
Politics and Geography
Choose one course
- POLS-Y 335 - West European Politics
- POLS-Y 349 - Comparative Public Policy
- POLS-Y 354 - Nationalism in Europe
- GEOG-G 418 - Historical Geography
Elective
Choose one additional course from any area listed above or complete a Study Abroad in Europe. Study Abroad in Europe is strongly encouraged.
Please note that other appropriate courses may be offered and substituted subject to approval.
The following is a suggested map of the curriculum for scheduling purposes:
Fall Semester
3 hours required in each, unless otherwise stated.
- Foreign Language (3 or 4 credit hours)
- Political Science or Geography course**
- Literature or Fine Arts course
Spring Semester
3 hours required in each, unless otherwise stated.
- History or Philosophy/Religion course**
- Elective course
** Should an appropriate political science or geography course not be offered in fall semester, swap the history/philosophy/religion course from spring and do the political science/geography in spring instead.
Total hours - 15 or 16