Skills Certificates are awarded by departments and are not notated on official college transcripts. Contact the department directly for assistance and to apply. The Global Studies Skills Certificate is designed to enable students to meet the demands of living and working in a global society. This certificate provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the interdependence and interconnectedness of people from around the globe. By taking a variety of courses with a common, global focus, students gain the analytical skills to discuss political, economic and cultural elements of our global society from several perspectives. Students also gain the knowledge and skills necessary to work more effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.<br>Upon completion, students will be able to<br>Integrate information about the environment, cultures, histories, politics, arts and economics of people around the world and explain their interdependence and interconnectedness<br>Demonstrate cultural competence through the ability to interact effectively in international and multicultural settings based on an integrated understanding of global issues and perspectives