Certificate in International Studies

Program Overview

The Certificate in International Studies at Black Hills State University provides students with a comprehensive understanding of global issues and cultures through coursework in art, literature, geography, history, religion, music, and political science. The program includes opportunities for study abroad or student exchange, as well as service learning experiences.

Program Outline

Outline:

The Certificate in International Studies program at Black Hills State University offers students the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of global issues and cultures. The program consists of 12 credits of coursework, including 3 credits from the following:

• EXCH 487 - Study Abroad (0 semester hours)
• EXCH 489 - Student Exchange - International (0 to 18 semester hours)
• EXPL 486 - Service Learning (0 to 12 semester hours)
and 9 credits from the following:
• ARTH 211 - History of World Art I (3 semester hours)
• ARTH 212 - History of World Art II (3 semester hours)
• ENGL 211 - World Lit I (3 semester hours)
• ENGL 212 - World Lit II (3 semester hours)
• GEOG 210 - World Regional Geography (3 semester hours)
• HIST 115 - Survey of Non-Western Civilizations (3 semester hours)
• HUM 387 - Western Religions (3 semester hours)
• HUM 388 - Readings in Nonwestern Religions (3 semester hours)
• MUS 240 - Music Cultures of the World (3 semester hours)
• POLS 250 - Introduction to International Relations (3 semester hours)