Global Competence Certificate
Global competence is one of the most important career skills in the 21st-century economy. The Global Competence Certificate prepares students to understand international issues and the interdependence of local and global communities; navigate intercultural encounters and relationships; communicate and collaborate with people from diverse cultures, perspectives, and languages; and take actions to ensure prosperity within a global marketplace and within the global economy of the Upstate region.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses 1,2,3,4 | ||
| Select four 300- or 400-level globally-focused courses from at least two disciplines chosen from the following: | 12 | |
| Comparative Criminal Justice System | ||
| Globalization and Crime | ||
| International Economics | ||
| Topics in Literature, Culture and Difference | ||
| International Business Finance | ||
| International Film | ||
| Latin America since 1810 | ||
| International Media | ||
| The International Business Enterprise | ||
| International Organizations | ||
| Democratization | ||
| International Law | ||
| Asian Religious Traditions | ||
| Modern Islam | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
or any 300- or 400-level USC Upstate study abroad, special topics, or internship course with a global and/or intercultural focus 4 | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
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Minimum grade of C is required for all coursework.
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A course taken in the major cannot also be counted toward the certificate.
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Only degree-seeking students enrolled at USC Upstate are eligible to complete this certificate in conjunction with their degree requirements.
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Consult the Academic Catalog for course prerequisites or placement requirements for all upper-division courses.