Program Overview

The Trinity College Certificate Program in International Migration: Women’s & Children’s Issues is a non-degree program for both graduate and advanced undergraduate students seeking professional training in a field of growing importance. Special emphasis within the program is placed on contemporary issues related to the Trafficking of Women & Children.

Drawing on the unique combination of organizational and human resources available in the Washington, DC area, the certificate program takes a decidedly applied approach. Students will interact with practitioners, acquiring knowledge that can either enhance their ongoing professional involvement with the issues, or that can prepare them to work professionally with government agencies, international bodies, and non-governmental organizations. Toward that end, the program places special emphasis on policies, programs, and challenges involving government agencies, international bodies and non-governmental organizations active in women’s and children’s international migration issues, particularly related to trafficking.

In addition to a minimum of 12 credits of required course work, the program requires completion of a three-credit capstone course during which an independent research paper is written. Advanced undergraduate students enrolled in the certificate program must also complete a three credit supervised internship. Students receiving the certificate must also demonstrate a beginning proficiency in a language, other than English, that is relevant to applied international migration work.