Refugees, Forced Migration and Belonging, CERT

Overview

Offered through Clark’s International Development, Community and Environment Department (IDCE), the Certificate in Refugees, Forced Migration and Belonging combines a U.S. and international focus to explore effective ways to support displaced populations in the United States and other countries. You get a grounded understanding of displacement and forced migration issues, taking into account the complex social, political, economic and environmental factors shaping population movement.

Refugees, Displacement and Forced Migration Studies Certificate Requirements

Students complete 3 units to earn a certificate. Two units are required or core courses. One unit is elective.

Core Courses (2 Units)

• IDCE 30297 - Refugees, Forced Migration, and Belonging  
• IDCE 30107 Forced Migration and the City  

Electives (1 Unit) 

• IDCE 30108 Research Methods for Forced Migration  
• IDCE 358 Advanced Topics in International Development  
• IDCE 30397 People on the Move Research Studio  

Core Faculty in the Program of Refugees, Displacement and Forced Migration Studies

Ramon Borges-Mendez

Cynthia Caron

Anita Fabos

Jude Fernando

Ken Maclean

Marianne Sarkis