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Course Overview

Immigration and refugee issues are at the center of our modern policy and political debates. The undergraduate certificate will ultimately prepare students to conduct immigration research, influence immigration public policy, and inform immigrant-related government decisions.

Career Possibilities

Together, the Immigration Studies certificate's traditional coursework requirements and the internship requirement will prepare students for future careers in:

  • Immigration and refugee service work
  • Community organizing
  • Government policy-making

The certificate also prepares interested students for graduate study in immigration issues in History, Education, Social Work, Public Policy, and related disciplines.​

Study Topics

Topics of study will include the laws and government policies for controlling immigration and refugee flows and also the economic, cultural, demographic, and political impacts of immigration. ​Ultimately, Immigration Studies seeks to understand ways of promoting understanding between immigrants and receiving communities and methods of safeguarding the dignity and rights of immigrants, migrants, and refugees.

Learning Outcomes 

Upon successful completion of the certificate, students will:

  • Understand the theoretical explanations for immigration flows, immigrant assimilation and exclusion, and ethnic formation and possess a fundamental understanding of the legal and political institutions responsible for immigration policy.
  • Be able to apply the content and methodological skills to engage in original research projects involving immigration topics.
  • Be able to apply the theories and examples from coursework to conduct immigration-focused internships in the workforce.

Entry Requirement 

Students may apply for the Immigration Studies Certificate at any point in their studies and maintain a grade point average of at least 3.0 within the certificate courses. 

Fees

(Bachelor) Tuition & Fees: $27342 per year (Fall and Spring)


This information was accurate on : 07/04/2021
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