Undergraduate Certificate in Global Studies
OVERVIEW
Who is this program for?
An undergraduate certificate in Global Studies is ideal for students interested in understanding the interconnectedness of the world’s social, political, economic, and cultural systems. It prepares students for careers in international relations, global business, diplomacy, human rights, development work, or roles in multinational organizations, government agencies, and NGOs focused on global issues.
Program Overview
The Certificate of Global Studies attests to your ability to live and work in a global community. It documents the global issues you have studied in your undergraduate courses, the credit you have earned through education abroad, the second language in which you have learned to communicate, and your internationally-focused activities in the United States. It demonstrates that all of these experiences have provided you with unique insights as a world citizen. No matter what your major is, the Certificate of Global Studies announces—on your transcript—that your undergraduate work has provided you with distinctive skills and perspectives, and that you are prepared for future careers in our inter-connected world. This certificate makes your applications stand out for employers, graduate or professional programs, and professional associations, and is open to undergraduate students in all colleges at U.K.
How to Add this Certificate
Prospective students: Certificates are declared once you are a current University of Kentucky student.
Current students: You can add this certificate in myUK GPS. Under "My Program of Study" on the right side of the screen, click the link "Request a major/minor/certificate change". If you need help, contact your academic advisor.
You should talk with your academic advisor about how adding a program to your plan of study will impact graduation time and any graduation requirements of your major.
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What You'll Learn
Degree requirements, course descriptions and academic policies for all programs are detailed in the University Catalog.
Get a Head Start with an
Accelerated Pathway
This program is part of the Accelerated Master's Pathways program. If you plan to obtain a related master's degree, this program can save you time and money with dual credit hours when you sign up.
Get Involved!
Students who get involved in activities outside of the classroom tend to do better academically and develop meaningful relationships with others at UK. Our network of student organizations and activities has something for everyone, from academic to professional to fun!
