First Steps

• Examine Alternate Structure/Title for Secondary Area

• Examine Existing Certificate Programs that might Support Your Interest

  • Contemporary History

  • Geographic Information Science (GIS)

  • Gerontology

  • Health Care Services Administration

  • Health Policy

  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language

  • Women's Studies

Second Steps

• Become Involved with Graduate Student Senate

• Contact Directors of Certificate Programs

• Contact Directors of Other Relevant Units

  • Voinovich School of Public Affairs

  • Center for International Studies

  • Communication and Development Program

Third Steps

• Research Post-Doc Opportunities

• Research Fellowship Opportunities (e.g., Fulbright, FLAS)

• Research Graduate-Level Internship Opportunities

• Contact College Grant-Writer for Application Help

• Practice Civil Service, Foreign Service, and other Relevant Examinations

Fourth Steps and Beyond

• Sit Civil Service, Foreign Service, or Other Examination

• Apply to Post-Doc Opportunities

• Apply to FLAS, Fulbright and Other Relevant Fellowships