The Global Learning Certificate (GLC) provides Jacksonville University students with the opportunity to globalize any major through the successful completion of the GLC. Developed in support of Jacksonville University’s commitment to innovative experiential student-centered learning, the Global Learning Certificate program provides students with the opportunity to increase global insight and understanding beyond the required core curriculum. The certificate includes one (3-credit) global experiential learning class, one (3-credit) global learning class selected from the approved list (below), and one (3-credit) foreign language class beyond the student’s required core Global Studies class.
Certificate Credit Hour Requirements
Nine (9) credit hours are required.
Credits
Completion of one Global Experiential Learning Class 3
from the following options:
Faculty Led Study Abroad Course,
Freshman Experience Abroad,
Summer or Semester Abroad,
International Internship.
Completion of one Global Learning Class 3
One global learning class selected from
the list below. The class may be applied
to the student’s major or minor. The
class may not count towards the core curriculum.
Completion of one Foreign Language Class beyond the 3
student’s required core Global Studies class
(BA students take one class beyond 202,
Non BA students take one class beyond 102).
Total Credits: 9
Other requirements:
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 in all classes used for the certificate
- Students who are eligible for the Global Learning Certificate must apply for it no later than their final semester before graduation.
- Non JU students are not permitted to complete the certificate.
Global Learning Courses