Students minoring in global service take courses with diverse disciplinary approaches that encourage students to reflect on their place in the wider world and their responsibilities as global citizens. Whether a student is pursuing a major in the natural sciences, business, or global studies, our program prepares students to enter the professional world as global leaders and citizens.
Explore Global Service Program Courses
Students pursuing the global service and Peace Corps Prep Certificate program have various course options that can help them acquire the intercultural knowledge and competencies essential for success in today's communities and workplaces. With the help of the program's advisor, students can tailor their coursework to complement their major pathway.
Featured Courses
GLBL 431 Cross-Cultural Communication
Instructor: Kathie Carpenter
Focuses on skills and insights needed by everyone working in cross-cultural settings. Considers values, development, education, politics, and environment as central to cross-cultural understanding. Theoretical as well as applied approach, with lectures, discussions and hands-on activities.
ENVS 202 Introduction to Environmental Studies: Natural Science
Instructor: Alexandra Rempel
Contributions of the natural sciences to analysis of environmental problems. Topics include biological processes, ecological principles, chemical cycling, ecosystem characteristics, and natural system vulnerability and recovery.
BA 316 Management: Creating Value through People
Instructor: Steve Schmidt
Management systems for planning, controlling, organizing, and leading; how they influence human behavior in organizations. Selecting, training, retaining, and motivating the human resource in organization.