Program Overview

Certificate in Diplomacy and International Organizations

Overview

This certificate program is offered by the College of Humanities and Social Sciences/History, Politics and International Relations Department at Webster University. It is available at the St. Louis main campus and at the Vienna campus.

Program Description

This certificate will enable students to deepen their knowledge and expertise in fields relevant for careers in international organizations, diplomacy, global corporations, and internationally active NGOs. It will build upon courses oriented towards:

• Various aspects related to functions and operations of international organizations and diplomacy, including negotiation techniques, international communication, and global governance.
• Key issues and regions of world politics.
• Practical experience where the acquired expertise and knowledge can be used in real-world context.

Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

• Summarize, classify, and explain the systemic characteristics, processes, and relevance of diplomacy and IOs in the past and today.
• Differentiate and evaluate the role and interests of various actors in diplomacy using a multi-level system of analysis.
• Distinguish between the "two worlds of IR" (scholarly/practitioners) and execute real-world tasks through appropriate procedures.

Course Requirements

• 25 credits
• HIST 3100 Diplomatic History (3 hours)
• INTL 3700 International Organizations (3 hours)
• POLT 2100 Model U.N. (3 hours)
• POLT 1550 Introduction to Political Argumentation and Debate (3 hours)
• INTL 3290 Politics of International Economic Relations (3 hours)
• INTL 3030 Advanced Studies in International Law (3 hours)
• INTL 2610 Advocacy, NGOs, and Civil Society (3 hours)
• INTL 4600 IR Seminar: Diplomacy of Global Actors (3 hours)
• INTL 1200 Careers in History, Politics and International Relations (1 hour)