Worldwide international migration is a large and growing phenomenon, with some 200 million people now living outside of their home countries for extended periods. Migration significantly affects source, transit and receiving countries throughout the world. The United States is the largest recipient of international migrants, followed by the Russian Federation, Germany, Ukraine, India, France and Saudi Arabia. Major source countries of emigration include Mexico, China, India, the Philippines and the countries of North Africa and the eastern Mediterranean. Government officials responsible for developing and implementing migration policies face exceptional challenges in dealing with unauthorized migration, legal immigration and forced migration. Understanding the complex dynamics behind international migration is essential to improved policies and programs to address the multiple causes and consequences of these movements of people. Doing so requires a multi-disciplinary approach that focuses on the economic, social, cultural, ethical, security, and policy ramifications of international movements of people.

Certificate graduates will be able to:
* Analyze how government laws and policies influence migration patterns.
* Develop solutions to problems concerning unauthorized migration, legal immigration and forced migration.
* Find the best information available to understand international migration challenges.
* Apply such critical information to create lasting policies and practices.
* Prepare in advance for change by understanding trends in international migration.

Designed For
Courses are geared toward those working in the U.S. government (Grade 12 and above), international organizations, and non-governmental organizations on international migration and refugee issues, and who possess a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent.

Structure
To earn the Certificate in International Migration Studies, students must complete six intensive three to five day courses within two years. The program includes one required course and five electives. Courses may be taken in any order. Students are encouraged to take the only required course, Global Trends in International Migration, as their first course.

Registration
Online registration for courses in the International Migration Studies program are available from the individual course pages listed above.

Tuition
The cost of tuition is $1,100 - $1,350.00 per course. Participants pay per course and payment is due at the time of registration.

Prerequisites
Participants in the certificate program must have a four-year degree and at least five years of experience. Any requests for exceptions to these admissions requirements must be made in writing to the program director at CCPE. A TOEFL score is required for non-native speakers of English.

More Information:
For more information or to speak with a program advisor, please complete the Request More Information Form, send an email to ccpe@georgetown.edu, or call 202.687.7000.