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Global Responsibility

Students choose two courses from each Area of Knowledge for a total of 18 credits. Students will be advised to complete courses from at least five different disciplines. Courses taken to meet major requirements may also fulfill core requirements; however, credits count only once in terms of meeting the 120 credit requirement for the bachelor's degree. The Areas of Knowledge are:

  • Intercultural Competencies
  • International Engagement
  • Social Responsibility

These learning outcomes articulate what students are expected to demonstrate in terms of knowledge, skills, and attitudes upon completion of the Global Responsibility components.

Intercultural Competencies works to develop the intercultural knowledge, skills and attitudes that allow students to communicate effectively and appropriately in a wide range of cultural settings. Students will:

  • Cultivate an appreciation for a variety of world views,
  • Develop collaboration skills throughout and beyond the curriculum,
  • Understand the norms and expectations of local cultures, and
  • Understand the impact of race, class, gender and sexual orientation in diverse settings.

International Engagement focuses on civic and international engagement. Students will develop the competencies to:

  • Understand the processes and consequences of globalization,
  • Participate intelligently in public affairs,
  • Assume participatory and leadership roles in diverse contexts, and
  • Understand their position in the world.

Social Responsibility exposes students to the complex interrelationships that govern global issues in order to develop a personal sense of social responsibility informed by multiple perspectives. Students will:

  • Develop an awareness of social justice,
  • Reflect on their personal convictions and develop an informed system of ethics and values,
  • Appreciate the relationship between individual behaviors and their social effects, and
  • Develop an understanding of sustainability in the natural and social worlds.

Global Responsibility courses may also apply to the major or minor. (For the most up to-date list of Global Responsibility courses, check with the Registrar’s office.)