The advances of interdisciplinary studies have made it essential to provide a formal structure through which students from various fields in the arts, sciences and professional schools can obtain some grounding in other academic disciplines. The Duke University Center for International and Global Studies aims to be a pioneer in the interdisciplinary configuration of area studies to work towards an area-based, but not area-bound, perspective. In this context, we offer a graduate certificate in Interdisciplinary European Studies. The graduate certificate is open to all advanced degree students who meet the necessary requirements. Students obtaining the certificate may have an advantage in applying for jobs requiring broad teaching across disciplines, areas and time periods.
Director of Graduate Studies
Requirements
The following criteria must be met to receive the certificate:
- Five core courses with at least a 75% European Studies content taken in at least three different departments
- Attain competency in one European language other than English, equivalent to at least four semesters of college study (advanced proficiency). The Director of Graduate Studies will approve certification of language competency.
- Attain competency in a second European language other than English, equivalent to at least two semesters of college level study (intermediate proficiency). The Director of Graduate Studies will approve certification of language competency.
- A significant focus on European Studies-related issues in dissertation work.
- A faculty member with European expertise, from outside of the student’s home department, must be appointed to the student’s dissertation committee.
How to Apply
If you are interested in learning more about the Interdisciplinary European Studies certificate or enrolling, please contact Erin Dillard (erin.dillard@duke.edu).
