Certificate in Global Studies
Learn to think across borders and boundaries. Broaden your knowledge of world cultures, economic, environmental, and social issues, the trends that affect us all. Earn your post-baccalaureate Certificate in Global Studies online, with five courses, through the Graduate Liberal Studies program.
The certificate program seeks to instill in you a knowledge of particular cultures, while also providing training in the analysis of global trends. It is designed for college graduates interested in developing an understanding of global issues and is also offered to students currently enrolled in the MLS program. You will learn how to make connections between your knowledge of a particular part of the world and the larger trends and issues that affect all societies. The certificate can help to prepare you for positions in government, non-profit, or corporate venues that involve global awareness and decision-making.
Coursework for the certificate program consists of 15 hours of interdisciplinary online courses. Students must take 9 hours of required courses and 6 hours of approved electives. The Master of Liberal Studies program requires that students take at least one course in the three traditional liberal arts areas – the humanities (MLS 610), the social sciences (MLS 620), and the sciences (MLS 630). Likewise, the certificate will include the same requirement. The aim is to approach a culture, geographical area, or global issue by reaching across disciplinary boundaries rather than focusing exclusively in one area or discipline. Students have three years to complete the certificate.
For more information, contact the MLS Advisor Julee Johnson at jcjohnso@uncg.edu or (336) 315-7748, or by using the online form at our iCampus website, an online student support portal.
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