The International Studies Certificate (ISC) program in the UW Colleges presents an exciting opportunity for Wisconsin college students to broaden their horizons and their understanding of our increasingly interdependent global society.

The program introduces freshman and sophomore level college students to 20th and 21st century global studies. Students take a diverse set of courses with a worldview, which helps students broaden their perspectives and gain an appreciation and awareness of the global community.

Students may use the International Studies Certificate program to:

• Give cohesion to their electives within the Associate degree.
• Lead to a specialization or support a major in the international field as they pursue a Bachelor’s degree.
• List on their resume of educational achievements.

Requirements: The certificate requires fifteen college credits, which should include one foreign language course taught in the language and at least one course from each of the following categories:

History and Culture (at least one course from this category)

Politics and Economics (at least one course from this category)

Literature, Philosophy, Art and Music (at least one course from this category)

The above courses plus a foreign language are intended to give the student an increased knowledge of foreign cultures, countries, and issues. Their emphasis is international, rather than domestic (the United States).

Capstone course: Ask your academic advisor or the person listed below if your campus hosts a capstone interdisciplinary (IS) course, which helps students integrate their various courses while analyzing contemporary world problems.

Co-curricular offerings: Students participating in the International Studies Certificate program are encouraged to attend and participate in campus activities such as international films, music, theater, and guest speakers that enhance the international perspectives learned in the classroom. An international club or foreign language clubs may be available on your campus as well.

Study abroad: Students working toward the International Studies Certificate, as well as others, are encouraged to plan their academic careers to include a study abroad experience. The UW Colleges has its own study abroad program and those courses will be included in the above categories so that they count toward the 15 credit requirements.

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Contact:
University of Wisconsin-Washington County
Student Services Office
400 University Drive
West Bend, WI 53095

(262) 335-5201
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E-Mail: chris.beloin@uwc.edu or dan.cibrario@uwc.edu