Global Scholars Program

Core Courses (9 hours)

• GLSC 2013 Global Challenges
• GLSC 2023 Sustainability and Urban Development

• And one of the following courses:

• GLSC 2073 Humanities Topics (Block I)
• GLSC 2093 Historical and Social Topics (Block II)
• GLSC 2083 STEM Topics (Block III)

Language Requirement

Global Scholars are required to complete the equivalent of the first four semesters of a modern foreign language. Students may meet this requirement by course completion, placement exams, or demonstration of fluency in a second language.

Study Abroad

Global Scholars are required to complete a semester of abroad. Traditional study abroad, internships or research programs will fulfill this requirement.

E-portfolio

Global Scholars are required to maintain an e-portfolio throughout their time in the program. The e-portfolio must include samples of assignments from Global Scholars courses, blogs while abroad, self-assessment, résumés and a description of the capstone project.

Globally-focused Major Course

Global Scholars are required to complete a globally-focused course with their major.

Capstone Project

In the senior year, Global Scholars are required to complete a capstone project. The project may be an extension of a senior project, research or service learning started during the semester abroad, or a new project related to the global-challenges framework of the program.