Requirements for the Emphasis in Global Studies

In order to earn the Emphasis in Global Studies, a student must:

Complete 2 semesters of a transfer-level World Language Course or 4 years of a high school language with a C grade or higher.

Complete 15 Credit Hours of approved Global Studies Courses that are listed as “Internationalized” on the Global Studies Website with a grade of C or higher.

Meet with the Coordinator of International/Multicultural Education to review courses and enroll in the program.

Upon completion of these requirements, students will meet with the Coordinator for a final review of courses and to fill out a request that the Emphasis be added to the student’s co-curricular transcript.

• Students who are graduating will receive a red honor’s cord to wear at graduation
• All students will receive a certificate of completion of the Emphasis

Interested students should contact the Amanda Cook Fesperman, Coordinator of International/Multicultural Education with any questions or to make an appointment.

She can be reached by email at Amanda_cookfesperman@ivcc.edu.

The Emphasis is FREE and available to any IVCC student who meets the requirements.