Undergraduate Certificate in United Nations

 

DEGREE AT A GLANCE:

    • Number of Credits
    • 24
    • Cost Per Credit
    • $ 250
    • Total Tuition*
    • $ 6,000
  • *(Before Transfer Credit)
 

Program Description

This certificate is designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of the United Nations. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of the UN in conflict, war, mediation, diplomacy, peacekeeping, and promulgation of international law. This certificate is designed to prepare students for a career working with or for the UN, or other international organizations, including non-governmental organizations. This certificate is also an excellent choice for student's whose career goals include working with peacekeeping operations and logistics or humanitarian assistance intervention and human security.

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Program Objectives

  • Comprehend the theory and politics of conflict, war, mediation and diplomatic negotiations.
  • Evaluate the potential for conflict in a country or region.
  • Assess the rationale for negotiation and the life cycle of a conflict situation.
  • Explain the various approaches toward United Nations peace operations.
  • Evaluate the development of multiparty mediation and assess the benefits and drawbacks of such an approach.
  • Analyze the complexity and limitations of negotiating across cultures and diverse groups.
  • Describe the distinct nature of conflict in the post-Cold War era.

Admission Requirements

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Certificate Requirements
24 Hours
NAME
DESCRIPTION
CREDITS
INTL451
Terrorism and U.S. National Security
3 hours
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This course assesses the impact of terrorism on U.S. national security. It focuses on a variety of aspects related to U.S. policy on terrorism, the threat of terrorism to U.S. national security, and the problems inherent to U.S. counterterrorism. The student will develop a comprehensive understanding of how the U.S. views terrorism, how various policies affect outcomes of counterterrorism, strengths and weaknesses in policy and strategies, threats to U.S. national security, and suggestions for solutions to these threats.

IRLS413
International Conflict Resolution
3 hours
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This course is an examination of the theory and practices by sovereign states to resolve conflict through national and international organizations, conventions, and non-government agencies.

IRLS414
Principles of Peacekeeping
3 hours
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This course is an examination of the fundamental principles behind peacekeeping, to include the political, managerial, military, and humanitarian aspects of the peacekeeping process. Completion of this course will make students eligible to obtain a certificate of completion from the United Nation's Peace Operations Training Institute. It is up to the student to go to the POTI website to find how to obtain the POTI certificate.

IRLS415
Peacekeeping Logistics
3 hours
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This course in an overview of logistics in a United Nations mission area. It consists of two parts, the United Nations Peace Operations Training Institute (POTI) course, "Logistical Support of UN Peace-keeping Operations," and a survey of major principles and concepts that govern logistics support for military forces engaging in UN peacekeeping. Topics include an overview of UN Peacekeeping; UN logistics support concepts; UN mission area infrastructure, accommodations, facilities and utilities; financial and resource issues for UN Peacekeeping logistics; UN logistics planning; UN supply operations; UN engineering support; UN intra-theater and inter-theater transportation; UN air and aviation services; equipment maintenance; medical support; and postal and courier services. Completion of this course will make each student eligible to obtain a Certificate of Completion from the United Nation's Peace Operations Training Institute. It is up to the student to go to the POTI website to learn how to obtain the certificate.

IRLS417
International Civil Order
3 hours
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This course will explore the role of international civilian police in peacekeeping operations in establishing a rule of law sufficient to support an emerging democratic society and a sustainable peace. Emphasis will be placed on exploring civilian police relationships with other actors in theater and on understanding public order maintenance through the lenses of peace building, justice and reconciliation. Completion of this course will make students eligible to obtain a certificate of completion from the United Nation's Peace Operations Training Institute. It is up to the student to go to the POTI website to find how to obtain the POTI certificate.

LSTD306
International Law
3 hours
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Introduces the student to the basic principles and practices of international law and legal regimes. Examines traditional and emerging topics in the field: human rights, the Law of the Sea, the Law of Armed Conflict, War Crime Tribunals, and the International Criminal Court. (Prerequisite: IRLS210).

Pre Reqs: International Relations I(IRLS210)

MILH421
History of Peacekeeping: 1945-1987
3 hours
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This course examines the overall evolution and functioning of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) during the Cold War period. Emphasis is on the significance of individual peacekeeping missions, including their background, functioning, military operations, and end result. The origins and evolution of UN peacekeeping are explained in military, diplomatic, and political terms. This course describes how superpower conflicts shaped both the direction and scope of UN PKOs. (Prerequisite - HIST300/HS334 for History and Military History majors only). Completion of this course will make students eligible to obtain a certificate of completion from the United Nation's Peace Operations Training Institute. It is up to the student to go to the POTI website to find how to obtain the POTI certificate.

MILH422
History of Peacekeeping: 1988-Present
3 hours
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This course examines the strategy, operations, evolution, and functions of United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (PKO) from the end of the Cold War to the present. Emphasis is on the significance of individual peacekeeping missions, including their background, functioning, military operations, and end result. While the United Nations peacekeeping operations are studied in detail, other forms of peacekeeping are presented as well. (Prerequisite - HIST300/HS334 for History and Military History majors only). Completion of this course will make students eligible to obtain a certificate of completion from the United Nation's Peace Operations Training Institute. It is up to the student to go to the POTI website to find how to obtain the POTI certificate.
Program Completion Rates, Median Debt and More

The following program details are intended to help you make an informed decision about the university that's right for you.

2011-2012 Program Completion Rate
Normal time to completion for full-time student1 year
Graduates who completed in this time10%
Tuition & Fees as of January 1, 2013 Median Loan Debt of 2011-2012 Graduates
Tuition
(before any awarded transfer credit)		$6,000 Federal loans5$0
Technology fee2$50Private educational loans$0
Transfer Credit Evaluation fee3
(if applicable)		$50 Institution financing plan$0
Graduation fee$25 
Books and supplies4$0 
On-campus room and boardNot applicable 

1 Data may be “not available” if the program has no graduates during reporting period or if it has not been in existence the normal time for completion. If 0%, then graduates in the reporting period took longer than the average time, usually because they were part-time students. 91% of our students are working adults and do not take a full-time course load.

2 A $50 Technology Fee will be charged for all future undergraduate and graduate level course registrations, including audited courses. The fee is not applicable for Comprehensive Exam courses. An APUS grant will cover the fee for Active Duty Military, Reservists, National Guard, Vocational Rehabilitation (VOCA), VA and VA Chapter 33 students, and anyone using military tuition assistance (TA).

3 Transfer Credit Evaluation Fee waived for all United States Active Duty Military, Guard, and Reserve personnel.

4 The undergraduate book grant provides textbooks, e-books, and other course materials at no cost to students for courses being taken for academic credit. Students must obtain their own software when required for a course or program.

5 This figure does not include PLUS loans or TEACH grants converted to Unsubsidized Federal Direct Loans.

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