Global Readiness, Certificate (Undergraduate)

Prepare Yourself for a Global Career

The certificate combines Miami coursework with experiential learning focused on global readiness and intercultural assessments. The courses and experiences in this certificate program will provide students with the knowledge, awareness, and skills necessary for global and intercultural communication and teamwork.

Upon completion of the certificate, students will:

Effectively apply culturally sensitive mindsets to interact with diverse individuals in our local and global communities
Demonstrate respect when engaging with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
Communicate across cultural boundaries
Describe and demonstrate ideas of responsible global citizenship

visit Global initiatives

Eligibility

The Global Readiness Certificate is open to undergraduate degree seeking students at Miami University.

Certificate Application Process

Students are encouraged to allow up to two academic years to complete all of the certificate requirements, but are welcome to begin the certificate at any time.

An orientation session and initial intercultural assessment must be completed to declare the certificate. Orientations will be held twice annually. The next session is listed below.

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Global Readiness Certificate Orientation

Join us on Wednesday, Feb. 18, or Friday, Feb. 20 in MacMillan Hall for Global Readiness Certificate (GRC) Orientation.

Global Readiness Certificate orientations will be held twice per year. Students must attend an orientation and take the initial assessment to be added to the certificate program.

Global Readiness Curriculum and Courses

Full Course List

Category A: Coursework

Intercultural Consciousness Courses (12 credits)

Category B: Experiential Learning

Study Abroad or Equivalent (6 credits)*

*Petitions for a study abroad equivalent experience will be reviewed by the University Committee on Internationalization

Category C: Intercultural Assessments

Two assessments will be given, one at the start of the GRC and the other upon completion

Admission and Aid

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