"Think Globally, Act Locally"

Certificate Description

The Global Citizenship certificate is an interdisciplinary program intended to assist students in understanding the interconnectedness of people and societies, developing a general knowledge of history and world events, accept the existence of different cultural values and attitudes and celebrating the richness of human diversity.


Student Benefits

This certificate will increase students' visibility for scholarships, transferring to another institution, admission to graduate school, and improve their marketability to future employers. Through a combination of coursework and experiential learning, students will develop skills in critical thinking, inquiry and discourse while becoming more informed, socially responsible and engaged citizens in their communities, country and world.


Degrees and Majors

The Academic Certificate of Global Citizenship is designed to be incorporated into an associate degree program and works well in combination with several majors including anthropology, geography, education, sociology, social work, history, international business, political science , religious studies, environmental studies, economics and women's studies.