Undergraduate Certificate in European Affairs

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The Certificate in European Affairs is intended to give students an understanding of European societies today, offering insights into cultural, social, political, historical, geographic, and economic variables essential to appreciating European societies, as well as a basic introduction to one European language.

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Certificate Information

15-16 Credit hours
Minimum cumulative G.P.A. of 2.0
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For more information specific to you and your situation, meet with your academic advisor and find your ideal pathway to complete your degree on time.

Students must complete one course from each of the 4 areas (12-13 credit hours): Language, Culture, History & Philosophy, and Politics & Geography. Student choose 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 two courses below the 200-level will count toward the certificate.

All courses listed below are 3 credit hours and  require a grade of C- or better unless noted otherwise.

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Language

Students will take 1 language course in French, German, or Spanish. 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 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 407 - Survey of Spanish Literature I
  • SPAN-S 408 - Survey of Spanish Literature II
  • SPAN-S 411 - Spain: The Cultural Context
  • SPAN-S 494* - Individual Readings in Hispanic Studies

History & Philosophy (choose one course)

  • HIST-H 103 - Europe: Renaissance to Napoleon
  • HIST-H 104 - Europe: Napoleon to the Present
  • HIST-B 323 - History of 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 & Geography (choose one course)

  • POLS-Y 335 - West European Politics
  • POLS-Y 349 - Comparative Public Policy
  • POLS-Y 350 - Politics of the European Union
  • 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.

* Denotes courses that are subject to departmental approval.

Please note that other appropriate courses may be offered and substituted subject to approval.

Careers

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), undergraduate certificates are a great way to fast-track your career in an affordable way.

When time and money are a major concern, certificates allow recipients to gain skills in their field of choice in a relatively short period of time, usually less than a year, and for a price that won’t break the bank.

Many of IU Southeast’s certificate programs are stackable – meaning that you can use the credit hours earned for your certificate toward an associate or bachelor degree program.

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