About 150 courses have been added to the Certificate in Global Studies, which now includes eight USask colleges: arts and science, engineering, agriculture and bioresources, nursing, kinesiology, medicine, law and education.
"It's super exciting," said Dr. Martin Gaal (PhD), a lecturer in the College of Arts and Science's Department of Political Studies, who works with the global studies program.
Gaal noted USask students from various colleges and academic programs attending the department's monthly Global Café events at Louis' have expressed interest in the certificate. They are also reflecting on the international components of what they're studying.
"In engineering, for example, there's a lot of opportunity in a lot of places around the world for engineers," he said.
The aim of the global studies certificate, which was launched a few years ago by the College of Arts and Science, is to contribute to the internationalization of the learning environment and the learning experiences of undergraduate USask students.
The program encourages students to participate in study abroad experiences, provides opportunities to engage in international experiential learning and supports what is learned abroad when the students return to Canada and to USask. The program also encourages students to learn actively, think broadly, act ethically and engage respectfully.
The certificate can be earned on its own, concurrently with a degree or after obtaining a degree from USask or another post-secondary institution. Now, for the first time, the program's two core classes International Studies 110.3 (Global Issues) and International Studies 201.3 (Global Citizenship Cultures and Coexistence) will be offered in person and online.
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