Complete all courses and requirements listed below unless otherwise indicated.
Required LAW Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| International Human Rights and the Global Economy | ||
| Human Rights in the United States | ||
| In addition, complete one of the following: | 3 | |
| International Law | ||
| International Human Rights and the Global Economy | ||
| Law and Economic Development | ||
| Human Rights in the United States | ||
| Federal Indian Law | ||
| Issues in Human Rights and Humanitarian Law | ||
Required Non–LAW Courses
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Complete two of the following: | 6-8 | |
| Human-Centered AI | ||
| Global Criminology | ||
| Global Justice | ||
| Global Health | ||
| Contemporary Issues in Third World Development | ||
| Global Governance | ||
| International Environmental Policy | ||
| The 21st-Century City: Urban Opportunities and Challenges in a Global Context | ||
| Designing Global Economic and Social Policy | ||
| Globalization, Development, and Social Justice | ||
Another 2-4 semester hour human rights law-related course from subject codes other than LAW, LW, or LS, with pre-approval of the certificate advisor. | ||
Additional Requirements
Co-op Requirement: Students must complete at least one co-op related to the certificate topic. Consult an advisor about the applicability of the JD co-op.
Writing Requirement: Students must complete a piece of substantial writing that meets the requirements of the JD upper-level rigorous writing requirement and that has a clear connection to the certificate topic.
For additional information on requirements associated with this certificate, please consult the JD program's Student Information Handbook.
Program Credit/GPA Requirements
A minimum of 12 total semester hours required, including at least 6 credits of LAW courses and at least 6 credits of non–LAW courses.
Students must receive a passing grade in all courses and satisfactorily complete all other requirements.