Purpose

The Certificate in Global Studies provides students with a foundation for effective engagement in intercultural careers and service. The certificate combines the theory of global engagement with practical experience, culminating in a semester-long cultural immersion internship.

Program Learning Outcomes

The student will be able to:

• Analyze essential principles of effective global engagement.

Delivery Format: Online Only

• Disaster relief coordinator
• Global nonprofit/non-governmental organization (NGO) service worker
• Global refugee worker
• Human rights advocate
• International development/aid worker

The skills that students gain from the global studies certificate can be an asset in many other aspects of the global service world as students pursue positions of added responsibility.

Additional education or training may be required for some jobs or occupations. Conferral of a certificate does not guarantee job placement.