Why Global Student Mobility?
The Graduate Certificate in Global Student Mobility offers an in-depth look at the dynamic field of international higher education.
The continual expansion of globalization has changed the landscape of higher education worldwide and fueled the demand for professionals with the skills and knowledge to enter this increasingly specialized field. By concentrating in global student mobility, students can:
- Explore the business of international education, including the role of third-party study abroad providers, recruiters, program developers, and nonprofits, as well as the immigration and legal issues facing the industry
- Develop basic field research and cross-cultural communication skills, and gain the tools they need to hypothesize the impact of future global trends
- Apply theory to real-world situations through case studies, service learning opportunities, and international field study experiences
- Prepare for leadership roles in the international education field, in areas such as admissions and recruitment, ESL and language programs, study abroad, and international study, work, and volunteer exchange
Students will receive a grounding in cross-cultural theories while also exploring the widening range of program types, methods of delivery, and the importance of experiential and service-learning exchanges. The graduate certificate prepares students for employment in various sectors of the international education field including:
- Study abroad
- International student and scholar services
- International admissions and recruitment
- The development and administration of international study, work, and volunteer exchange
- Student ESL and language programs
- The complex range of U.S. government-sponsored international exchange programs such as Fulbright, Humphrey, Muskie, YES, and scores of others
- NGOs supporting these exchanges such as IIE, Amideast, American Councils, and many others
- Creating and administering exchange programs for working professionals outside of higher education, targeting religious, philanthropic, and thematic programs
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Unique Features
- Online program allows flexibility and heightened interaction for working professionals
- Participate in person or remotely in extracurricular events such as symposiums and panel discussions relevant to the field
What you'll study
General Requirements
Required Courses
Elective
Complete one of the following:
(NOTE: INT 6900 requires co-registration in a 1-q.h. directed study. Students interested in taking INT 6900 should contact their academic advisor.)
This program requires successful completion of a minimum of 16 credit hours that meet the degree requirements.