Graduate Course List
Your graduate certificate course of study will complement and expand upon your degree program.
Course offerings can change from year to year. All courses here are illustrative; check with your certificate coordinator to ensure your individual program of study complies with the certificate requirements.
Approved courses
Explore the approved courses by term for your graduate certificate.
Archived course list: Graduate Certificate in Diplomatic Studies
The Institute for the Study of Diplomacy has approved the following courses in the past. However, we cannot guarantee that these courses are still available. Since your course of study is specifically tailored to you, please discuss any questions with your certificate advisor.
Foundational courses
African Studies (AFSP)
- AFSP 3357: African Politics and Governments
- AFSP 6698: Introduction to Humanitarian Crises
Arab Studies (ARST)
- ARST 5487: U.S. Foreign Policy in the Middle East
- ARST 6525: Studying the Arab World
- ARST 5501: Intro to the Study of Arab World
- ARST 6525: Comp Politics of Middle East
- ARST 6564: Political Economy: Middle East
- ARST 5487: US Foreign Policy in the Middle East
- ARST 640 Development in Arab World
- ARST 6519: International Relations in the Middle East
Asian Studies (ASST)
- ASST 4044: The Pacific: Past, Present, and Future
- ASST 5110: International Political Economy of Asia
- ASST 5062: Indo-Pacific Economic Diplomacy
- ASST 6680: Theory and Policy in Asia
Government (GOVT)
- GOVT 4456: Latin American Government and Politics
- GOVT 4660: Ethical Issues in International Relations
- GOVT 5669: Gender, International Security, and Development
- GOVT 8601: International Relations Theories and Approaches
- GOVT 4456: Latin American Government and Politics
- GOVT 5619: Applied Negotiations
- GOVT 5680: Conflict Resolution Theory
- GOVT 8600: Fundamentals of International Relations
Global Human Development (GHDP)
- GHDP 5013: Economics of Development: Poverty Alleviation I and II
- GHDP 5001: Economics of Development and Growth
- GHDP 5002: Political Economy of International Development
German and European Studies (GEST)
- GEST 4441: Populism & Democracy in Europe
- GEST 5001: Modern German and European History
- GEST 5002: The European Union
- GEST 5003: European Economy
International Affairs (INAF)
- INAF 4750: Statecraft and Negotiation
- INAF 3362: History’s Influence on Foreign Affairs
- INAF 3380: Negotiation, Mediation, & Political Persuasion
International Migration (ISIM)
- ISIM 6698: Introduction to Humanitarian Crises
Latin American Studies (LASP)
- LASP 7504: Political Economy of Latin America
- LASP 7481: US – Latin American Relations
- LASP 7501: Latin America Origins and Transformations
- LASP 7503: States and Societies of Latin America
Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS)
- MSFS 5001: International Relations Theory & Practice
- MSFS 5300: Practice of Policy Tradecraft
- MSFS 6140: Comparative Regional Economic Development
- MSFS 5550: Transnational Security
- MSFS 6311: Diplomatic Negotiation
- MSFS 6385: Intelligence & National Security
- MSFS 7310: Diplomatic/Military Statecraft
Russian & East European Studies (REES)
- REES 5500: Introduction to Area Studies
Security Studies (SEST)
- SEST 5000: Theory & Practice of Security
- SEST 5001: Strategy, Policy, and Military Operations
- SEST 5100: US National Security Policy
- SEST 5300: International Security
- SEST 5210: Theory & Practice of Intelligence
- SEST 6693: Domestic Terrorism
Elective courses
African Studies (AFSP)
- AFSP 4449: China’s Evolving Role in Africa
- AFSP 4489: U.S. Policy in Africa
- AFSP 4425: Terrorism & Insurgency in Africa
Australia/NZ/Pacific Studies (ANZP)
- ANZP 3360: Smaller States and Peacemaking
- ANZP 3367: Trade in Asia Pacific
Arab Studies (ARST)
- ARST 5661: Politics of North Africa
- ARST 467: Palestinian Politics
- ARST 573: Comp Arab Civil-Military Relations
- ARST 6519: International Relations in the Middle East
Asian Studies (ASST)
- ASST 4078: ASEAN: Program, Problems, and Promises
- ASST 4444: Chinese Military Power
- ASST 50518: Int’l History of Divided Korea
- ASST 4051: Post-1979 Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran
- ASST 5020: Growth of Chinese Military Power
- ASST 5051: Conflict and Order in SE Asia
- ASST 5059: The Law of the Sea and Political Security in East Asia
- ASST 5061: Chinese Approach: Science, State, Strategy
- ASST 7020: Fundamental Dynamics of the US-China Relationship
- ASST 7030: Will China Dominate Asia
Muslim-Christian Understanding (CMCU)
- CMCU 4407: Islam, Democracy, and Global Terrorism
Government (GOVT)
- GOVT 2611: Global Politics of Energy and Climate
- GOVT 4444: Globalization & Autocracy
- GOVT 4450: Politics of Eastern and Central Europe
- GOVT 5435: Politics of Human Rights: Latin America in Comparative Perspective
- GOVT 5454: International Electoral Policy & Practice
- GOVT 5468: Security Issues in South Asia
- GOVT 5516: The Future of Russia
- GOVT 5609: Human Security
- GOVT 5662: Conflict and Democracy
- GOVT 6559: Gender, International Security, and Development
- GOVT 5673: Human Rights and Conflict Resolution
- GOVT 6581: Introduction to Conflict Resolution Skills
- GOVT 5687: Transitional Justice
- GOVT 5699: Peace Process and Post-Conflict in Latin America
- GOVT 6233: Women and Leadership
- GOVT 8607: Sources of Nationalism
Global Human Development (GHDP)
- GHDP 6025: Applied Economics Workshop
- GHDP 6030: Government in Development: Thinking Strategy
- GHDP 5004: Strategy, Design, & Implementation
- GHDP 5014: Ethical Leadership in Development
- GHDP 6022: Humanitarian Action in Practice
- GHDP 6036: Climate Change and Development
- GHDP 6058: Social Finance & Global Development
- GHDP 6070: Post-Conflict Development
German and European Studies (GEST)
- GEST 6305: Global Governance and Rivalry
- GEST 5402: Gender and Migration in Europe
International Affairs (INAF)
- INAF 3363: Practicing Diplomacy Abroad
- INAF 3395: Political Economy of Development in Africa
- INAF 4431: South Asia Issues of War and Peace
- INAF 6887: Refugee Law and Policy
- INAF 7818: Immigration Law and Policy
- IPOL 4482: Pol & Soc in Modern South Asia
International Migration (ISIM)
- ISIM 3355: Immigrants, Refugees, & State
- ISIM 3379: Refugees & Humanitarian Crises
- ISIM 5572: Migration in the Americas
Latin American Studies (LASP)
- LASP 4821: Brazil, Development, and Complexity
- LASP 5302: Energy Security: Western Hemisphere
- LASP 6302: Peace Process and Post-Conflict in Latin America
- LASP 6401: Migration in the Americas
- LASP 6402: International Organizations in Latin America
- LASP 7502: Culture & Power in Latin America
Master of Science in Foreign Service (MSFS)
- MSFS 5002: Globalization: Intersocietal Relations
- MSFS 5600: Gender, International Security, & Development
- MSFS 6100: Economic Development Theory, Evidence, & Policy
- MSFS 6120: Trade Law & Policy Practicum
- MSFS 6250: International Trade and Economic Diplomacy
- MSFS 6305: Global Governance and Rivalry
- MSFS 6330: International Mediation: Strategy/Methods
- MSFS 6335: Identity & Conflict
- MSFS 6350: Global Institutions: UN & Beyond
- MSFS 6363: US Refugee Policy: Facts and Myths
- MSFS 6370: Nuclear Weapons & International/Regional Security
- MSFS 6570: China: Science, Innovation, & National Power
- MSFS 7110: Economic Growth & Crisis
- MSFS 7210: Global Government Relations
- MSFS 7350: International Law
- MSFS 7371: Scenarios and Strategy
- MSFS 7520: Data and Diplomacy
- MSFS 7610: Gender & Security Toolbox
Russian & East European Studies (REES)
- REES 5007: A New Geopolitical Europe
- REES 5536: US-Russia Foreign Policies
Security Studies (SEST)
- SEST 5370: Ethnic Conflict & Civil War
- SEST 5460: Terrorism and Counterterrorism
- SEST 6510: TransNat’l Institutions in Africa
- SEST 6512: Congress & US National Security Policy
- SEST 6513: Russian Intel/Info Operations
- SEST 6519: Domestic Intelligence & Homeland Security
- SEST 6525: SE Asian Security
- SEST 6536: The UN, the US, & Peacekeeping
- SEST 6565: Environmental Security
- SEST 6573: Security Issues in South Asia
- SEST 6579: Warfare in the Middle East
- SEST 6580: Stability Challenges: South and Southeast Asia
- SEST 6583: China and its Military
- SEST 6591: Political Economy: Contemporary Conflict
- SEST 6594: Energy and Security
- SEST 6606: National Security Law
- SEST 6639: (En)Gendered Security
- SEST 6652: Iran’s National Security Policy
- SEST 6677: Russian National Security
Turkish Studies (TKST)
- TKST 4452: Turkish Foreign Policy
- TKST 4465: Government and Politics of Turkey
Graduate Certificate in Health Diplomacy courses
Required courses
- Epidemiology (STIA class to be offered in spring 2025)
- Global Health Security & Diplomacy (SEST 6556 or STIA 3294/GLID 5030)
- Global Health Diplomacy Certificate Capstone
Elective courses
You are required to complete three elective courses: one health, one regional and one functional.
- STIA 3257: Foundations of Global Health
- STIA 4200: Bioeconomy and International Affairs
- STIA 4963: Policies for Clean Air & Global Health
- STIA 4217 Global Health Financing
- AFST 6698: Introduction to Humanitarian Crises
Additionally, there are elective courses in the School of Health, Law School and the Graduate School which would be relevant.
- AFST 4489: US Policy in Africa
- AFST 4449: China’s Evolving Role in Africa
- ARST 5487: US Foreign Policy in the Middle East
- ARST 5501: Intro to the Study of Arab World
- ARST 5661: Politics of North Africa
- ARST 6519: International Relations in the Middle East
- ARST 6525: Comparative Politics of Middle East
- ASST 4044: The Pacific: Past, Present, and Future
- ASST 4078: ASEAN: Program, Problems, and Promises
- ASST 5051: Conflict & Order in SE Asia
- ASST 5110: International Political Economy of Asia
- ASST 5062: Indo-Pacific Economic Diplomacy
- ASST 6680: Theory and Policy in Asia
- ASST 7020: Fundamental Dynamics of the US-China Relationship
- GEST 5002: Politics in Europe & European Union
- IPOL 4482: Pol & Soc in Modern South Asia
- ASST 5059: The Law of the Sea and Political Security in East Asia
- LASP 6402: International Organizations in Latin America
- LASP 6403: Peace Process and Post-Conflict Latin America
- LASP 7503: States and Societies of Latin America
- LASP 6401: Migration in the Americas
- MSFS 6570: China: Science, Innovation, & National Power
- SEST 623: Great Power Competition in Latin America
- SEST 6677: Russian National Security
- INAF 4750: Statecraft and Negotiation
- INAF 453: American National Security Toolbox
- INAF 4050 Negotiations, Mediation and Political Persuasion
- MSFS 526: International Mediation Strategy/Methods
- MSFS 570: Practice of Policy Tradecraft
- MSFS 5550: Transnational Security
- MSFS 6140: Comparative Regional Economic Development
- MSFS 6250: International Trade and Economic Diplomacy
- MSFS 6311: Diplomatic Negotiation
- MSFS 6385: Intelligence & National Security
- MSFS 7310: Diplomatic/Military Statecraft
- MSFS 7350: International Law
- REES 5500: Introduction to Area Studies
- SEST 500: Theory & Practice of Security
- SEST 501: Strategy/Policy/Military Ops
- SEST 5100: US National Security Policy
- SEST 521: Theory & Practice of Intelligence
- SEST 5000: Theory & Practice of Security
- SEST 5001: Grand Strategy and Military Operations
- SEST 5100: US National Security Policy
- SEST 5330: International Security
- SEST 6519: Domestic Intelligence & Homeland Security
- SEST 6594: Energy and Security