Global Certificate Program Report 2015

INTERNATIONAL STUDIES/
GLOBAL SCHOLAR
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
-SURVEY REPORTJanuary 2015
Abstract
Report of the 2014/ 2015 survey of colleges and universities offering International
Studies/ Global Scholar Certificate programs conducted by CCID (Community Colleges
for International Development, Inc.) and Santa Fe College (FL)
Paloma Rodriguez, Coordinator of International Education

Santa Fe College, Florida
Shawn Woodin, Interim Executive Director/CEO,
Community Colleges for International Development, Inc. (CCID)
INTRODUCTION
Between November 2014 and January 2015 CCID (Community Colleges for International Development,
Inc.) partnered with Santa Fe College (FL) to conduct a survey of colleges and universities offering
International Studies/ Global Scholar Certificate programs. The survey collected information about the
stages of development of such programs and their completion requirements.
Participation was primarily encouraged through the CCID network, but other institutions were invited to
participate through CCIE (California Colleges for International Education) and the
NAFSA Community College IIG. In total twenty colleges in the US and one in Canada answered the
survey. Most respondents (76%) were CCID members. Although the survey covered a wide geographical
span, a high percentage of the answers (43%) came from institutions in the state of Florida.
Contents
Respondents by State ....................................................................................................................................................2
List of Respondents .......................................................................................................................................................3
Definitions .....................................................................................................................................................................4
Stage of Implementation ...............................................................................................................................................5
Institutions Offering a Transcript Notation ...................................................................................................................5
Degree Track ..................................................................................................................................................................6
Required Credits in Globalized Coursework ..................................................................................................................7
Capstone Course ............................................................................................................................................................7
Service Learning .............................................................................................................................................................8
Foreign Language Requirement.....................................................................................................................................8
Study Abroad .................................................................................................................................................................9
Global Experience/ Research .......................................................................................................................................10
Capstone Project .........................................................................................................................................................11
Type of Capstone Project .............................................................................................................................................11
Survey Data & Program Descriptions ..........................................................................................................................12
Conclusion & Follow-up ...............................................................................................................................................12
International Studies/ Global Scholar Certificate Programs-SURVEY REPORT- | January 2015
RESPONDENTS BY STATE
Repondents by State
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
CA
FL
HI
IA
IL
MA
MI
NC
OK
WI
Canada
(ON)
LIST OF RESPONDENTS
State
Country Institution
Name of Program
CA
US
West Los Angeles College
Certificate in Global Studies
FL
US
Florida International University
Global Learning Medallion
FL
US
Florida Southwestern State College
TBD
FL
US
Indian River State College
TBD
FL
US
Polk State College
Global Studies Program
FL
US
Seminole State College
International Studies Certificate
FL
US
Saint Petersburg College
TBD
FL
US
Santa Fe College
International Studies Certificate
FL
US
Tallahassee Community College
Global Gateway
FL
US
Valencia College
Global Distinction
HI
US
Leeward Community College
Academic Subject Certificate in Global

Studies
IA
US
Southeastern Community College
TBD
IL
US
Parkland College
TBD
MA
US
Bristol Community College
Global Leadership Certificate
MA
US
Northern Essex Community College
TBD
MI
US
Northwestern Michigan College
NMC Global Endorsement
NC
US
Davidson Community College
DCCC Scholars of Global Distinction
NC
US
Pitt Community College
Scholar of Global Distinction
OK
US
Tulsa Community College
Global Citizen Certificate
ON
Canada
Humber College
Global Citizenship Certificate
WI
US
Madison College
Interdisciplinary Global Studies Certificate
DEFINITIONS
All the programs were categorized according to the criteria explained below:
Criteria
Definition
Capstone Course(s)
Indicates specific courses that are mandatory for all students enrolled
in the program.
Capstone Project
Indicates that students need to produce a final project.
Co-curricular
Describes co-curricular activities that qualify towards the program.
Credits
Total number of credits in internationalized courses required to

graduate with the certificate program. (Includes required and elective
courses).
Date of Implementation
Indicates the actual or projected date of implementation.
Degree
Indicates the degree tracks in which students can complete the

program:
AA/AS (Associate of Arts/Science- transfer oriented degrees)
Associate of Applied Science (non-transfer, workforce oriented

degrees)
Less than two year degree credential
Foreign Language Required
Indicates that college level courses in a foreign language are a

mandatory requirement of the program.
Global Research or Experience

Required
Indicates that students are required to participate in an extensive

global experience (internship, volunteering, service learning, study
away experience in a different cultural community) or extensive
research project.
Minimum grade/GPA
Indicates minimum GPA required to graduate with the program.
Name of Program
Indicates the name of the certificate program.
Study Abroad Required
Indicates that students are required to participate in a study abroad

experience. This requirement cannot be fulfilled in-country.
Service Learning Required
Indicates that students are required to participate in a service learning

experience.
Transcript Notation
Indicates whether or not graduating students will receive a notation in

their transcript demonstrating attainment of the certificate program.
STAGE OF IMPLEMENTATION
Almost half (48%) of the participating institutions had not launched the program at the time the survey
was administered. However, 60% of those who were in the planning stages were able to provide specific
details about their projected requirements. This information was included in the report along with the
data from the programs that were already running.
Stage of Implementation
Yes
48%
52%
No
INSTITUTIONS OFFERING A TRANSCRIPT NOTATION

The vast majority (90%) of institutions surveyed offer a transcript notation to the students graduating
from their programs.
Transcript Notation
10%
Yes
No
90%
DEGREE TRACK
In all the institutions surveyed, students are able to obtain the certificate as they complete their
Associate of Arts/ Associate of Science (AA/AS) degree. In 65% of these colleges students in non-transfer
oriented degrees (Associate in Applied Science- ApS) can also attain the distinction. An additional 40%
offer it also as part of less than two year certification programs.
Degree Track
100%
65%
40%
AA/AS
AA/AS:
ApS:
Less than 2 yr:
ApS
Less than 2y
Associates of Arts/ Associate of Science (transfer-oriented)

Associate of Applied Science (non-transfer workforce oriented)
Less than 2 year degree credential
REQUIRED CREDITS IN GLOBALIZED COURSEWORK

Most programs surveyed (70%) required 15 credit hours or more of coursework in internationalized
courses. The most popular option (chosen by 41% of the programs) was 15 credits.
Required Credit Hours
41%
23%
18%
12%
6%
6-9 CREDITS
12 CREDITS
15 CREDITS
15-20 CREDITS
20+ CREDITS
CAPSTONE COURSE
69% of institutions surveyed do not require a capstone course. However, 31% of the programs do ask
that all students enroll in one or more mandatory courses. The nature of these courses varies. Some are
introductory classes (i.e., Intro to Globalization, Intro to Global Studies) while others are true capstone
courses. Fewer programs require that students enroll in mandatory courses with a service learning
component.
Capstone Course
31%
Yes
69%
No
SERVICE LEARNING
Only 6% of the programs surveyed require that students engage in service learning activities as part of
the coursework.
Service Learning Requirement

6%
Yes
No
94%
FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

Only 31% of the programs surveyed require the study of a foreign language. The number of mandatory
credits ranges between 3 and 8. The remaining 69% of the programs do not ask that students acquire or
advance their foreign language proficiency, but they frequently list foreign language courses as part of
the optional coursework.
Foreign Language Requirement
31%
Yes
69%
No
STUDY ABROAD
Most colleges (70%) list study abroad among the co-curricular activities of their certificate programs.
However, only 7% of them make study abroad a mandatory requirement for graduation. Domestic
immersion experiences are normally offered as an alternative.
Study Abroad As Co-Curricular Option
30%
Yes
70%
No
Study Abroad Required

7%
Yes
93%
No
10
GLOBAL EXPERIENCE/ RESEARCH

67% of the programs surveyed require either an extensive research project or an immersion experience
(domestic or abroad) as a requirement for graduation. 33% of institutions do not demand this type of
experience at all or list it as an option among the co-curricular requirements.
Global Research/ Experience
33%
Yes
67%
No
11
CAPSTONE PROJECT
73% of the programs require a capstone project. Among those who do not require it, there is normally a
capstone course and an equivalent assignment within the coursework.
Capstone Project
Yes
27%
No
73%
TYPE OF CAPSTONE PROJECT

30% of the programs allow students to choose a format for the capstone project. Others require a
combination (i.e. final reflection paper and presentation). Therefore, there is no clear preference for one
type of project over another.
Type of Capstone Project

7
EPORTFOLIO
PRESENTATION
ESSAY
12
SURVEY DATA & PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

A complete catalog of the programs surveyed is available online at http://www.gclc.net/
CONCLUSION & FOLLOW-UP
Despite the small sample covered by this survey, the results shed some light over the nature and
structure of International Studies/ Global Scholar Certificate programs. Most interestingly, the survey
shows that almost 50% of respondents have not implemented their programs yet. As these certificate
programs proliferate, there is an increasing need to share information and identify best practices is
increasing. A vibrant learning community focused on this type of programs would greatly benefit the
institutions that are in the planning stages. It would also provide a platform for discussion and exchange
of ideas for the improvement of existing programs.
Please feel free to address questions to:

Paloma Rodriguez,
Coordinator of International Education & CCID Project Manager,
Santa Fe College,
paloma.rodriguez@sfcollege.edu,
http://www.gclc.net/

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INTERNATIONAL STUDIES/

Paloma Rodriguez, Coordinator of International Education

International Studies/ Global Scholar Certificate Programs-SURVEY REPORT- | January 2015

International Studies/ Global Scholar Certificate Programs-SURVEY REPORT- | January 2015

West Los Angeles College

Certificate in Global Studies

Florida International University

Global Learning Medallion

Florida Southwestern State College

Indian River State College

Polk State College

Global Studies Program

Seminole State College

International Studies Certificate

Saint Petersburg College

International Studies Certificate

Tallahassee Community College

Leeward Community College

Academic Subject Certificate in Global

Southeastern Community College

Bristol Community College

Global Leadership Certificate

Northern Essex Community College

Northwestern Michigan College

NMC Global Endorsement

Davidson Community College

DCCC Scholars of Global Distinction

Pitt Community College

Scholar of Global Distinction

Tulsa Community College

Global Citizen Certificate

Global Citizenship Certificate

Interdisciplinary Global Studies Certificate

International Studies/ Global Scholar Certificate Programs-SURVEY REPORT- | January 2015

Indicates that students need to produce a final project.

Describes co-curricular activities that qualify towards the program.

Total number of credits in internationalized courses required to

Indicates the actual or projected date of implementation.

Indicates the degree tracks in which students can complete the

AA/AS (Associate of Arts/Science- transfer oriented degrees)

Associate of Applied Science (non-transfer, workforce oriented

Less than two year degree credential

Foreign Language Required

Indicates that college level courses in a foreign language are a

Global Research or Experience

Indicates that students are required to participate in an extensive

Indicates minimum GPA required to graduate with the program.

Indicates the name of the certificate program.

Study Abroad Required

Indicates that students are required to participate in a study abroad

Service Learning Required

Indicates that students are required to participate in a service learning

Indicates whether or not graduating students will receive a notation in

International Studies/ Global Scholar Certificate Programs-SURVEY REPORT- | January 2015

INSTITUTIONS OFFERING A TRANSCRIPT NOTATION

International Studies/ Global Scholar Certificate Programs-SURVEY REPORT- | January 2015

Associates of Arts/ Associate of Science (transfer-oriented)

International Studies/ Global Scholar Certificate Programs-SURVEY REPORT- | January 2015

REQUIRED CREDITS IN GLOBALIZED COURSEWORK

Required Credit Hours

International Studies/ Global Scholar Certificate Programs-SURVEY REPORT- | January 2015

Service Learning Requirement

FOREIGN LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

Foreign Language Requirement