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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 36000Principles of International Business

3
PS 18000Introduction to International Relations

3
PS 30000Comparative Analysis

3
SW 20000Intercultural Communication

3

Elective Coursework

6 credit hours of coursework from the following options:

ENGL 25000/SPA 25000Multiculturalism and Multilingualism

3
ENGL 36200Translation and Literature

3
MGMT 36010International Management

3
MGMT 36015International Business and Cross-Cultural Communications

3
MRKT 35015International Marketing

3
PHRL 11600World Religions

3
PHRL 31601Islam and the West

3
PHRL 31602Religions of India

3
PHRL 31603Religions of China

3
PS 38400International Relations Theory

3
PS 38510Ideology and International Relations

3
PSY 18100Cultural Psychology

3
PSY 21200Japanese Culture, Society, and Mind

3

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 44444Internship

1-6

Study abroad courses may also be selected to fulfill this requirement.

No duplication of coursework is permitted within the program.