College of Liberal Arts

Curricula in Political Science

The Certificate in International Relations

The Certificate in International Relations is a means of enhancing undergraduate education through a focused combination of courses, an internship and language development. Administered by the Political Science Department, the program is open to all Texas A&M University undergraduates, regardless of major. If you are interested in gaining background for post-graduate studies in international relations; for a career in the U.S. Foreign Service, international intelligence or law enforcement, or as a military officer; or for job recruitment in areas such as international law for banking, this certificate program may be for you.

This certificate requires 18 hours of course work, including a capstone course involving international relations research. It also requires participation in an internship program. The 18 semester hours of course work can be accommodated within the regular undergraduate curriculum. Students are encouraged to begin planning as freshmen to avoid the addition of extra hours to the degree plan. Certificate requirements are specified in a current brochure available in the Department of Political Science’s Undergraduate Programs Office, Allen Building, room 2024.

Successful completion of the program will be indicated on the student’s transcript. Each student will receive a program certificate upon graduation from Texas A&M.