Welcome to the Certificate in Human Rights Homeroom!

This Homeroom serves to provide Certificate in Human Rights students with information, resources, & assistance!

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Certificate in Human Rights Courses Overview
Certificate Courses with Descriptions
Student Course Record - Complete this form if you are interested in the Certificate in Human Rights and return it to the Advisor, Dr. Grace Cheng, whom you can also contact with any questions: gcheng@sdsu.edu

About the Certificate in Human Rights:

Human rights represents a central principle in the missions of many international and non-governmental organizations, and informs the social responsibility mandates adopted by many private sector organizations.

Students in any major will find this certificate enhances their credentials. The certificate provides distinctive interdisciplinary training and knowledge in preparation for an ever-competitive job market, in which organizations in both the public and private sectors are increasingly concerned with the human rights impact of their activities. Gain recognition from this specialized training whether you are pursuing a career in human rights, law, international business, the nonprofit sector, or any other field.

The certificate curriculum reflects the expertise of CAL faculty working on topics that address historical as well as contemporary human rights issues. Benefit from this collective knowledge through courses that expose you to a range of disciplinary perspectives and topics.

The courses in this certificate program address the complex challenges of advancing human rights in a range of evolving social and regional contexts. Acquire critical skills and insights by analyzing the multiple dimensions of human rights issues in order to discern the impact of different practices, policies, and structural conditions.