Certificate in Global Learning
Degree & Certificate Programs
Program Details
The Global Learning Certificate provides students an interdisciplinary understanding of contemporary global issues. Enrolled students, who join a cohort referred to as “Global Scholars,” develop important 21st century skills, including intercultural communication, global awareness, and perspective taking. They then learn to apply these skills to contemporary global contexts. The program provides students with more competitive resumés for the job market, increased scholarship opportunities, and better transfer applications for four-year colleges and universities. All this is accomplished while maintaining adherence to the Core Curriculum and allowing for students to earn a certificate while working toward an associate degree.
Program Outcomes
Global Awareness:
- Develop an understanding of the relationships between the self and both local and
global communities. Recognize how ideas, events, and actions in one location have
consequences in areas across the world.
How are we all connected? Who am I? What is/will be my role locally and globally?
Perspective Taking:
- Recognize ways in which one’s own perspectives and beliefs have been shaped, as well
as acknowledge and respect a diversity of cultural, political, social and economic
perspectives beyond one’s own.
What are my beliefs? How did I get them? What do people in other cultures believe? What are commonalities and differences among world cultures?
Global and Local Engagement:
- Recognize complex power structures and inequities among cultures, regions, nations,
and societies. Engage in socially responsible problem solving in global and local
contexts.
What are forces that bring us together and that drive us apart? What are aspects of global here in my local community? Can I communicate effectively in cross-cultural environments? What can I do to address global problems responsibly?
Academic Map
Certificate in Global Learning
A minimum of 6 classes and 18 credits is required. At least 9 credits of your program must be taken at Massasoit. Note: Each course completed and passed can only fulfill one program requirement. The same course cannot be used to satisfy multiple program requirements.
Semester 1
3 Credits in INTR 110
Introduction to Global Learning
3 Credits in Modern Language I elective (does not include Sign Language)
3 Credits in Global Learning elective
Semester 2
3 Credits in INTR 202
Global Learning Seminar
3 Credits in Modern Language I elective (does not include Sign Language)
3 Credits in Global Learning elective
This academic map is a suggested semester-by-semester guide to keep you on a clear path to program completion. Please note that some classes are offered only in certain semesters, have prerequisites, or minimum passing grades. Winter and/or Summer Session classes may be available for some classes. Your academic advisor will provide you with clear direction needed to stay on course and discuss scheduling options with you. Taking courses not reflected on this map may result in courses not counting toward the completion of your requirements.