Global Fluency Certificate

15 credit hours

Only degree-seeking Lindenwood undergraduate students are eligible to earn this career certificate.

Globalization has expanded the possibilities to communicate, organize and collaborate across cultural lines. The ability to maximize these possibilities is one of the most powerful skill sets sought by businesses, governments, and non-profit organizations. While obtaining a Global Fluency Certificate at Lindenwood you will choose from a variety of courses that will increase your awareness of other cultures, develop your understanding and appreciation of global diversity, and strengthen your ability to work, live, and learn internationally. Upon completion of this certificate you will have the credentials to show potential employers and others that you possess the diverse thinking skills that are increasingly vital to success. In addition, several of the courses also fulfill General Education requirements, allowing you to earn this certificate while completing the requirements for your major.

Requirements

Certificate Coursework

6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

MGMT 36000 - Principles of International Business 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 18000 - Introduction to International Relations 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 30000 - Comparative Analysis 3 Credit Hour(s)
SW 20000 - Intercultural Communication 3 Credit Hour(s)

Elective Coursework

9 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

ENGL 25000 - Multiculturalism and Multilingualism 3 Credit Hour(s) or SPA 25000 - Multiculturalism and Multilingualism 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENGL 36200 - Translation and Literature 3 Credit Hour(s)
MGMT 36010 - International Management 3 Credit Hour(s)
MGMT 36015 - International Business and Cross-Cultural Communications 3 Credit Hour(s)
MRKT 35015 - International Marketing 3 Credit Hour(s)
PHRL 11600 - World Religions 3 Credit Hour(s)
PHRL 31601 - Islam and the West 3 Credit Hour(s)
PHRL 31602 - Religions of India 3 Credit Hour(s)
PHRL 31603 - Religions of China 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 38400 - International Relations Theory 3 Credit Hour(s)
PS 38510 - Ideology and International Relations 3 Credit Hour(s)
PSY 18100 - Cultural Psychology 3 Credit Hour(s)
Any foreign language course may also be selected to fulfill this requirement.

Practical Application Coursework

3 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

CAH 44444 - Internship 1-6 Credit Hour(s)
Study abroad courses may also be selected to fulfill this requirement.

Notes:

No duplication of coursework is permitted within the program.