Global studies integrates the waning importance of regional borders and disciplinary boundaries in the world today and fosters the academic debates over globalization and their policy implications in both the global and local contexts. The graduate certificates are designed for students who desire a deeper understanding of social and economic inequality in transnational context and facilitates the contextualization of the student’s major within the dominant political and economic trends. Students obtaining the certificate are equipped to lead lives of impact, as well as have the analytical tools and 21st century professional skills necessary to effectively navigate their future.
Requirements:
- 18 credits of courses in a chosen global concentration
- 6 credits can overlap with a student's major
- Total of 12 credits in at least two departments other than the student’s primary department (excludes language courses)
- PIA 2473 Strategies of Global Inquiry (a 3-credit course that counts towards 18 credits)
- 3 years college level language (Intermediate-low in a Less Commonly Taught Language or intermediate-high level proficiency in a commonly taught foreign language) as determined by (a) a total of three years current or prior college-level study; or (b) an ACTFL ranking of at least 2 (Limited Working Proficiency) in at least one language.
- Completion and approval of digital portfolio
- A minimum of three credits taken over degree requirement. The credits may come from language courses
Digital Portfolio: This capstone requirement helps students reflect on, synthesize, and communicate their knowledge garnered through the certificate. The e-portfolio is similar to an online resume and can be shared with employers, and graduate schools. The digital portfolio is due the semester the student graduates. Meet with Elaine Linn to create your Digital Portfolio using the Digication platform, due the semester of graduation.