United States Culture and Education Certificate

Global Studies and Human Geography
David Carleton, chair
615-494-7744

The United States Culture and Education certificate provide international students an opportunity to complete a short-term academic program of study that allows them to gain an understanding of American culture and to benefit from the opportunity to take courses in their area of interest at a leading U.S. university.

The program requires 12 semester hours.

Major Field Core (3 hours)

GS 2500 - Understanding U.S. Culture and Education 3 credit hours

Electives (9 hours)

Students enrolled in the certificate program may select electives in their field of study or that meet their needs/interests from any department or program, subject to normal program and course restrictions (e.g., prerequisites, major, etc.) and/or any restrictions on enrollment specific to international students. Emphasis will be on selection of courses that meet the academic degree requirements and interests of the international student.