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PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Demonstrate an awareness of how the interrelatedness of culture and structure education at local, global, and international levels.
   1. UO 9. Develop a worldview that acknowledges diversity and global interdependence: Understand the importance of diverse experiences, cultures, and identities. Understand the ways that group and individual inequalities and interactions impact self and society. Apply multiple perspectives to address local, regional, global, and cultural issues.
2. Develop a multi-perspective analysis of educational systems that are practiced in local, national, and international arenas.
   1. UO 8. Act ethically: Respect the range of ethical perspectives. Understand their own values and principles. Recognize the consequences and impacts of their actions on others.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the interrelatedness of local, global, international, and intercultural issues, trends, and systems.
   1. UO 7. Become civically engaged: Acquire and apply skills and knowledge based on partnership and reciprocity within and beyond the university community. Contribute to the betterment of society.
   2. UO 9. Develop a worldview that acknowledges diversity and global interdependence: Understand the importance of diverse experiences, cultures, and identities. Understand the ways that group and individual inequalities and interactions impact self and society. Apply multiple perspectives to address local, regional, global, and cultural issues.
4. Address local, global, international, and intercultural educational problems.
   1. UO 7. Become civically engaged: Acquire and apply skills and knowledge based on partnership and reciprocity within and beyond the university community. Contribute to the betterment of society.
   2. UO 9. Develop a worldview that acknowledges diversity and global interdependence: Understand the importance of diverse experiences, cultures, and identities. Understand the ways that group and individual inequalities and interactions impact self and society. Apply multiple perspectives to address local, regional, global, and cultural issues.
5. Demonstrate a willingness to accept shared responsibility for infusing multicultural perspectives into a school curriculum.
   1. UO 5. Develop as a whole person: Acquire and apply knowledge and skills in the major and profession, including soft skills. Make connections beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries. Demonstrate a desire for lifelong learning.
   2. UO 7. Become civically engaged: Acquire and apply skills and knowledge based on partnership and reciprocity within and beyond the university community. Contribute to the betterment of society.
      1. UO 10. Act as responsible digital citizens: Recognize the rights, responsibilities, and opportunities of living, learning, and working in an interconnected digital world. Use relevant digital technologies competently in ways that are safe, legal, and ethical.

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GPA Requirement

Minor GPA: 2.0 or Higher

Minor Requirements

• Students must complete at least 6 credits in their minor from SRU.
• A minimum of 6 credit hours must be upper division (courses numbered 300 and above)
• A minor shall be no fewer than 18 credits.

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Core Courses
CDEV 248	Human Development and Education	3
or ELEC 200	Child Development Typical
ELEC 237	ELL Strategies and Practice for Early Childhood Education	3
or SEFE 326	ELL Strategies and Practice
Subtotal		6
Electives
Select four of the following:		12
COMM 217	Intercultural Communication
ELEC 405	Overview of and Immersion in Global Education
PHIL 140	World Religions
SEFE 420	American Education in the Twenty-First Century: A Comparative Perspective
SPAN 110	Spanish for Educators
SPED 353	Teaching in an Area of High Need
MODL 3XX/4XX	Any Modern Language Course at 300 level or higher 1
Subtotal		12
Total Hours		18

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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.

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Any Modern Language Course at 300 level or higher.

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.

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MINOR IN GLOBAL EDUCATION (11A)
This program is effective as of Summer 2024
Revised 12.19.2023
​UCC 11.28.2023