Global Understanding with Distinction Certificate

Director: Marie Olson Lounsbery (115-A Brewster Building; 252-328-2349; internationalstudies@ecu.edu)

Students who complete the requirements for the Global Understanding Certificate  and who also complete 60 clock hours of co-curricular or service activities with an international focus will be awarded the Global Understanding with Distinction Certificate. Activities to meet this requirement must be approved by the International Studies Executive Committee. Examples of appropriate activities include attending international lecture series, volunteer work with immigrants, participation in an international club or student organization, or helping with the Model UN.

Alternative ways of completing the certificate are:

1. 30 clock hours of co-curricular or service activities with an international focus and an additional year of a foreign language (1003 and 1004);
2. 30 clock hours of co-curricular or service activities with an international focus and a semester or more of study or internship in an international setting;
3. An additional year of a foreign language (1003 and 1004) and a semester or more of study or internship in an international setting.

Note: International students may substitute an equivalent period of study at ECU. Please see the director of this program for more information.