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Global Studies Certificate

Degree Add-On | 15 Credit Hours

Enhance your ������Ƶ associate degree by earning a Global Studies Certificate along with it!

To earn the Global Studies Certificate, students take courses that have been specially created to include global content and��learn about different cultures through experiences such as studying abroad or taking part in international activities on campus. The certificate values community involvement, professional and academic activities, and travel. Students develop a portfolio to explore and document their experiences.��

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Where It Is Offered

The Global Studies Certificate is available at all ������Ƶ campuses.

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The Global Studies Certificate requires students to take designated global studies courses and have global experiences in five areas:

(1) Global Studies Orientation & Application

• Attend a Global Studies Orientation session introducing the benefits, opportunities, expectations, and requirements of the Global Studies Certificate.
• Submit the global studies application to your local Global Studies Advisor.

(2) Global Studies Course Electives

• 15 credits must be successfully completed from designated global studies courses across a minimum of three disciplines (see course list). Many of the course options may already be part of your academic plan.
• Transfer courses must demonstrate appropriate global content via syllabus, global component, or objectives.

(3) Global Immersion

Participation in global, cultural, or diversity-related activities outside the regular classroom experience. Select four of the following six activity categories (documentation must be provided):

• Completion of the U.S. Institute of Peace Certification online in one of the following areas:
  • Conflict Analysis
  • Negotiation
  • Interfaith Conflict Resolution
• Complete a review and study guide on the book Cultural Intelligence: A Guide to working with People from Other Cultures, by Brooks Peterson. This textbook can be found online in the ������Ƶ Library (local campuses may select a different book).
• An international travel experience – some ������Ƶ trips are just $50 and include all meals, housing, transportation, and tours. Trip requirements must be pre-arranged with your Global Studies Advisor prior to departure.
• Attendance at a minimum of three conferences, lectures, or workshops related to other cultures or global issues—many are free right on campus
• Active membership in a professional group or community organization related to global issues
• Regionally-determined activity – determined by your local campus

(4) Global/International Resume

Completion of a resume and cover letter outlining global experiences and letters of reference. The focus is on including examples that show employers that you are excited to work with diverse colleagues and serve audiences and markets that have a different cultural background than your own, and that you are comfortable in new and unfamiliar environments. See your local Ivy⁺ Career Link team for details.

(5) Global Studies Capstone Experience

• Completion of an international project, research, competition, community service, service learning, or travel study experience which leads to a demonstration of competency and leadership in the field of global studies
  • You're already completing projects like these in your required coursework—you’ll just want to pick a topic that connects to international, cultural, or global issues. This work may also be part of your job, internship, or community activities. You’re already doing the work—why not earn an extra academic certificate for it?
• Established in conjunction with your Global Studies & Program Advisors

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Global Studies Certificate Courses

������Ƶ is excited to offer a wide variety of courses that incorporate global content. You only need 15 credits (4 or 5 classes) and a global learning portfolio to add the Global Studies Certificate to your degree. Dozens of core classes from 33 different academic areas count toward the certificate and some may already be part of your academic plan.��

See the complete list below. Class offerings vary by semester, so see your Global Studies Advisor��for the most current listing.

Certificate Completion Checklist & Form

Once you have met all the requirements for the Global Studies Certificate, print out and complete this form with your Global Studies and Program Advisors.

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Global Workforce Skills Certificate

Short-Term Certificate | 21 Credit Hours

The Global Workforce Skills Certificate is a short-term certificate (known as a certificate) focused on building global workforce skills. Students will develop intercultural communication skills and learn how to thrive in a global workforce and succeed in a diverse society.

The certificate is available within ������Ƶ's School of Business, Logistics & Supply Chain Management in the Business Administration academic program. The certificate can be earned as part of your Business Administration associate degree or as a stand-alone certificate—either by itself or as a companion to an associate degree from any ������Ƶ academic program. Students earn this certificate solely by completing coursework from a specific set of globally-oriented courses

The Global Workforce Skills short-term certificate is approved by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE) and is eligible for financial aid.

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Course Requirements

This 21-credit hour program draws on specific classes across a variety of academic programs. Many of the class options overlap with existing ������Ƶ degrees, which means it may be a marketable add-on for the degree you're already pursuing.

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