Certificate of Achievement in a Foreign Language

Applicants for the Certificate of Achievement in a Foreign Language (“foreign language” being defined as a language other and English and one’s native tongue) must major in Political Science and fulfill one of the following two conditions (or some combination thereof approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies).


  1. The applicant has taken two Political Science courses in a foreign language beyond their school language requirement (usually completed during study abroad).
  2. The applicant has done independent research in a foreign language (research, reading, and/or writing) as certified by Director of Undergraduate Studies or a student’s research advisor. Students who have questions should meet with the Director of Undergraduate Studies before submitting this form.


At the bottom of this form, you must upload: 1. Unofficial transcripts 2. Syllabus for listed courses OR your research project or certification of your research from your advisor.

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Classes or research in a foreign language

Enter the following : 1) Two (or more) Political Science courses taken in a foreign language beyond your school language requirement. OR 2) Independent research in a foreign language (research, reading, and/or writing) as certified by Director of Undergraduate Studies or a student’s research advisor.

Political Science course #1 taken in a foreign language beyond your school language requirement. Upload syllabus at the end of this form.

Political Science course #2 taken in a foreign language beyond your school language requirement. Upload syllabus at the end of this form.

Political Science course #3 taken in a foreign language beyond your school language requirement. This is optional. Only 2 classes are required. Upload syllabus at the end of this form.

Briefly describe your independent research in a foreign language (research, reading, and/or writing).

If there is any additional information you would like to share about your application, please include it below.

Please submit any documentation that supports your application for a certificate of Foreign Language. All students are required to upload an unofficial transcript, syllabus for the courses listed above, or your research project/certification of your research from your advisor. If you no longer have the syllabus, please speak with the Director of Undergraduate Studies about what other documentation may be acceptable.

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