Through the Global Scholars Program, students from diverse backgrounds and all academic program will develop global competencies and skills needed to become emerging leaders in an ever-changing world. The program will focus on discovering what it means to be a global citizen and how students can apply this knowledge to their academic and professional endeavors. Upon completion of all program requirements, students will earn the identification of “Global Scholar” on their transcripts and will receive specialized regalia for graduation.
Program Requirements
The Global Scholars Program has four distinct components: coursework, research, experiential and service-learning activities, and co-curricular engagement.
Coursework
Four one-credit colloquium courses (4 credits)
| GSP 201 | The Intercultural Leader | 1 |
| GSP 202 | From Local Activism to Global Impact | 1 |
| GSP 203 | The Global City | 1 |
| GSP 204 | Global Scholar Capstone Seminar | 1 |
Global Perspective
In addition to these colloquium courses, Global Scholars must complete three courses (9 credits) that meet the university Global Perspective requirement or are otherwise approved by the Global Scholars Academic Director.
Language Requirements
Global Scholars must show a level of skill in a non-native modern language equivalent resulting in successful completion of a second-semester, college-level language course. There are two different ways to meet this requirement:
- Complete six credits of college-level foreign language coursework at the elementary level, which may include courses combining language and culture, or complete three credits of college-level foreign language coursework at the intermediate level. AP, IB, and CLEP equivalencies are accepted.
- Receive a waiver from the Global Scholars Program director. Waivers will be granted when a student can demonstrate knowledge of a language equivalent to two semesters of college-level work, typically in a proctored exam.
Research
Global Scholars are required to pursue research within their field that is globally focused. Research may be conducted independently within the student’s discipline, but it must be approved by the Global Scholars Academic Director and supervised by a Marymount faculty supervisor.
Experiential and Service-Learning
In addition, Global Scholars are required to enhance coursework and inquiry through participation in any two of the following experiential and/ or service-learning opportunities:
- an internship with a global focus, approved by the program director
- study abroad coursework
- an independent study or project that uses second-language proficiency
- a service-learning project with a global focus that can be done locally or internationally
Co-Curricular Requirements
Beyond curricular requirements, it is also expected that Global Scholars engage with the university community and local community through participation in various co-curricular activities. Co-curricular opportunities will be identified by the Center for Global Engagement, and students will be asked to log participation in at least two co-curricular activities per semester. Participation in these activities will be noted on students’ co-curricular transcripts.