Global Scholars Pathway Requirements

Year 1

HUM 100: Global Scholars First Year Seminar
Enroll in a special internationally-focused section of first year seminar. Complete the required application to request your spot. 
(Special opportunity for incoming first-year students - not required)

HUM 101: Global Explorations
Study abroad in January with your FYS faculty and student cohort to learn first-hand about the FYS topic. Available only to Global Scholars FYS students. 
(Special opportunity for incoming first-year students - not required)

WORL 101, 102: World Language 
Gain basic fluency in a second language with a 102 or higher-level course in Spanish, French, German, Chinese, Japanese, or ASL. Demonstrate proficiency in other languages by petition.
(Included in core requirements)

Year 2

HUM 201: Global Scholars Seminar
Develop a plan to integrate international and diverse perspectives into your degree and to improve your intercultural competence.
(Required - 2 credits)

Years 2-4

International and Diverse Perspectives Core
Complete 3 Core Explorations with IDP-designated courses.
(Included in core requirements) 

NEW 2023-2024 IDP + CORE Exploration Courses (pdf)
2022-2023 IDP + CORE Exploration Courses (pdf)

Year 3

Global Experiential Learning 
Participate in study abroad, internship, short-term travel courses, or similar international and diverse experiences.
(Required - 8 credits)

HUM 311, 312, 312: Global Skills I, II, III
Transform your global experience with these before-during-after study abroad support courses.
(Required - 4 credits)

Year 4

HUM 401: Global Scholars Capstone Portfolio 
Incorporate international and diverse perspectives into your senior capstone project.
(Required - 0/1 credit)

Global Scholars Graduates
Earn public acknowledgment at graduation of your successful completion of the Global Scholars Program pathway and a Global Scholars notation on your university transcript. Speak confidently about global perspectives at your next job interview.