Certificate in Human Rights and International Justice

Certificate in Human Rights and International Justice

CDEP

Counseling, Developmental, and Educational Psychology

Since 2007, the Center for Human Rights and International Justice at Boston College has offered an interdisciplinary Certificate in Human Rights and International Justice to students in BC鈥檚 graduate and professional schools. The program is designed to address the increasing complexity of human rights issues in a globalized world. Certificate students learn to think critically within and across disciplines to grasp more fully contemporary human rights challenges and to be better prepared to offer thoughtful and effective responses.

Center for Human Rights and International Justice Site

At a Glance

How many courses?


This program consists of 4 courses for a total of 12 credits.

How long will it take?


The certificate requirements may be completed in one year.

How much does it cost?


To estimate your total program cost, multiply the number of credits required in your program by the tuition cost per credit.

Curriculum

To earn the certificate, each student must complete three courses from the Center鈥檚 approved course list鈥攖wo from within the student鈥檚 academic discipline, and one course from outside, as well as the Center鈥檚 interdisciplinary seminar in human rights and international justice.

Requirements

  • Courses: 4
  • Credits: 12

Certificate Program Description