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Program in European Studies

Program Director: Dr. Amanda Sheffer, Clinical Associate Professor of German Studies (sheffer@cua.edu)

 European Studies Website 

The Certificate in European Studies is a multidisciplinary program open to all undergraduate students. The Certificate provides credentials to supplement the student's major field. Unlike a minor, the Certificate requires courses from different disciplines, studying the history, politics, and culture of Europe and the European Union from various perspectives and modes of inquiry. Students become knowledgeable in at least one of the cultures of Europe; they acquire advanced language proficiency in at least one European language other than English; and they immerse themselves in European culture through either study abroad or an internship.

Certificate in European Studies

The requirements for the major can be found at European Studies - Certificate

Required.

  1. Advanced language proficiency in at least one modern European language other than English. This requirement is fulfilled by successful completion of a 204-level course in French, German, Italian, Spanish, or another language spoken in Europe. Test scores, AP exam scores, transfer courses, and language courses taken abroad qualify as well.
  2. Participation in a study abroad program in a European country. The study-abroad program requires approval by the Certificate adviser. In special circumstances, students may petition to complete this requirement with an internship related to a European country or the European Union, either in the U.S. or abroad. Students who both study abroad and complete an internship may count the internship as an elective course for the Certificate.
  3. Two gateway courses taken at Catholic University: EURO 201 (European Culture) and EURO 202 (European Politics) OR EURO 203 (European History).
  4. Four elective courses from at least two different departments. A minimum of two courses must be from a department outside the student's major. Electives can be selected from a list of approved courses; transfer courses and courses taken abroad require the adviser's approval to be applied to the Certificate program.