In the Global Studies Program, you do not have to wait for four years to receive a credential recognizing your knowledge and skills. We offer two microcredentials, which are short and specialized certifications recognizing specific and workforce-relevant skills or knowledge:
- Global Awareness: This microcredential recognizes learners who have demonstrated the ability to engage critically with the systems, structures, and relationships that shape global interdependence. Earners complete a scaffolded academic experience in GLBL 100 Introduction to Global Studies, where they apply global-local analytical frameworks to investigate how economic, political, cultural, and environmental forces operate across borders and influence local realities. Whether they are navigating complex global supply chains, shifting regulatory landscapes, or diverse community stakeholders, employers need collaborators with the global awareness to bridge transnational forces and local impact.
- Global Engagement Analysis: This microcredential recognizes learners who demonstrate the ability to apply interdisciplinary theories and research methods to critically examine how individuals, communities, organizations, or nations engage with global issues. Earners of this microcredential produce an evidence-based analysis in GLBL 400 Approaches to Globalization exploring the reciprocal relationship between global processes, such as climate change, migration, or trade, and organizational, local, or national responses. Employers across sectors need collaborators who can help them assess global shifts and formulate responsive strategies.
You can add these microcredentials to your resumé and publish them on your LinkedIn profile, clearly communicating your global competence to potential employers.