Global Studies Certificate

Certificate Requirements

1. Global Concentrations: Working with the advisor, students personalize a course of study selecting from one of five global concentrations: Cultural Dynamics World Ecologies Health and Well-Being Peace, Conflict, and Security Politics and Economy ​

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2. Introduction to Global Studies (3 credits): PS 0550 Introduction to Global Studies examines current global trends and issues in ways that encourage students to think critically about how to analyze, interpret, and respond to global interactions and their consequences for different regions, localities, and groups. It gives particular attention to the concept of globalization, highlighting the controversies surrounding its use and engaging core debates about the impact of global and transnational processes on economic and social relations, politics and governance, cultural interactions and the environment in local and global contexts.

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3. Five Global Thematic Courses (15 credits): After students select a global concentration, they choose from a comprehensive and dynamic list of courses ensuring three disciplines are represented to provide an interdisciplinary perspective on their chosen global concentration. At least two of the courses must be 1000 level. Students must maintain a 2.50 cumulative G.P.A. A maximum of two courses (6 credits) from the Global Studies Certificate may be counted toward another credential, such as a major, minor, or certificate. If a student is pursuing multiple credentials, up to four courses (12 credits) from the Global Studies Certificate may overlap with those combined programs.

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4. Language Proficiency: Building on Pitt’s vast offering of over 30 languages, a minimum of two years of college-level study (four semesters) in a foreign language is required. Students can fulfill this requirement by passing a proficiency exam at the Intermediate low-mid proficiency level.

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5. E-Portfolio: Students create a dynamic portfolio that reflects their scholarly engagement within their global concentration or their understanding of a global issue, highlights how they are informed about, as well as engaged with, a global issue through their various co-curricular experiences at Pitt, and lastly highlights their professional development experiences preparing them for career success.

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