Global and Intercultural Communication, Certificate
As issues of diversity and cross-cultural exchanges become a larger part of our personal and professional interactions, there is an increasing need to expand our knowledge and understanding of global communication practices. The Certificate in Global and Intercultural Communication will help students in all majors become ethical and inclusive communicators in the workplace and beyond.
The certificate consists of 12 credits with 6-9 credits in communication and 3-6 credits in selected courses from the fields of marketing, political science, history, cultural studies, or languages to complement students’ professional aspirations or other academic interests.
The Certificate in Global and Intercultural Communication is available to students in all majors.
To access Certificate Requirements, please view the Curriculum Guide tab.
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CURRICULUM GUIDE
GPA REQUIREMENT
Overall GPA: 2.0 or higher
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required | ||
| Choose two or three courses (6-9 credits): | 6-9 | |
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Topics in Global and Intercultural Communication | ||
| Global Media | ||
| Subtotal | 6-9 | |
| Electives | ||
| Choose one or two courses (3-6 credits): | 3-6 | |
ARAB XXX | Any Arabic Course | |
CHIN XXX | Any Chinese Course | |
FREN XXX | Any French Course | |
| The Contemporary Middle East | ||
| Israel-History, State and Society | ||
JAPN XXX | Any Japanese Course | |
KORN XXX | Any Korean Course | |
| Issues in Global Business | ||
| International Marketing | ||
| World Religions | ||
| International Relations | ||
| Foreign Policy | ||
SPAN XXX | Any Spanish Course | |
| Subtotal | 3-6 | |
| Total Hours | 12 | |
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
ADDITIONAL CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT
Students must complete at least 12 credit hours from SRU
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions
Certificate in Global and Intercultural Communication (2GIC)
Effective Summer 2021
Revised 06.29.2022
UCC 03.30.2021