INTERNATIONAL STUDIES/

GLOBAL SCHOLAR

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

-SURVEY REPORT:

STATE OF FLORIDA

Abstract

Report of the 2014/ 2015 survey of Florida colleges and universities offering International

Studies/ Global Scholar Certificate programs conducted by CCID (Community Colleges for

International Development, Inc.) and Santa Fe College (FL)

Paloma Rodriguez, Coordinator of International Education

Santa Fe College, Florida

Shawn Woodin, Interim Executive Director/CEO,

Community Colleges for International Development, Inc. (CCID)

CCID/Santa Fe College Survey of International Certificates- January 2015

INTRODUCTION Between November 2014 and January 2015 CCID (Community Colleges for International Development,

Inc.) partnered with Santa Fe College (FL) to conduct a survey of colleges and universities offering

International Studies/ Global Scholar Certificate programs. The survey collected information about the

stages of development of such programs and their completion requirements.

Participation was primarily encouraged through the CCID network, but other institutions were invited to

participate through CCIE (California Colleges for International Education) and the

NAFSA Community College IIG. In total twenty colleges in the US and one in Canada answered the

survey. Most respondents (76%) were CCID members. Although the survey covered a wide geographical

span, a high percentage of the answers (43%) came from institutions in the state of Florida. This report

highlights the answers obtained from Florida institutions.

CCID/Santa Fe College Survey of International Certificates- January 2015

LIST OF RESPONDENTS

PROGRAMS UNDER DEVELOPMENT

COMMON FEATURES

Institution Name of Program

Florida International University Global Learning Medallion

Polk State College Global Studies Program

Seminole State College International Studies Certificate

Saint Petersburg College TBD

Santa Fe College International Studies Certificate

Tallahassee Community College Global Gateway

Valencia College Global Distinction

Institution Name of Program

Florida Southwestern State College TBD

Indian River State College TBD

University of Florida TBD

Feature Programs with this feature

15 Credits or more of Coursework 100%

AA/AS Degree Track 100%

Co-curricular Requirements 100%

Capstone Project 100%

Transcript Notation 86%

Study Abroad Experience Optional 100%

CCID/Santa Fe College Survey of International Certificates- January 2015

STAGE OF IMPLEMENTATION

50% of the institutions have not launched the program yet.

This count includes the seven respondents plus the three colleges whose programs are under development

(Florida Southwestern State College, Indian River State College, and the University of Florida)

INSTITUTIONS OFFERING A TRANSCRIPT NOTATION

*FIU is the only institution that does not offer a transcript notation yet. They intend to offer a transcript notation

in the future.

50%50%

Implementation

No

Yes

14%

86%

0

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

NO YES

Transcript Notation

Total

CCID/Santa Fe College Survey of International Certificates- January 2015

REQUIRED CREDITS IN GLOBALIZED COURSEWORK

57% of Florida institutions require more than 15 credits.

DEGREE TRACK IN WHICH CERTIFICATE CAN BE COMPLETED

AA/AS: Associates of Arts/ Associate of Science (transfer-oriented)

ApS: Associate of Applied Science (non-transfer workforce oriented)

Less than 2 yr: Less than 2 year degree credential

43%

28.5% 28.5%

0

0.5

1

1.5

2

2.5

3

3.5

<= 15 >= 20 16-19

Credits

<= 15

>= 20

16-19

100%

43%

14%

Degree Track

AA/AS ApS Less than 2y

CCID/Santa Fe College Survey of International Certificates- January 2015

In all the institutions surveyed students can gain the certificate as they complete their AA/AS degree. In addition,

some institutions offer the global certificate/distinction to students in Applied Science or less than 2 year

certification programs.

TYPE OF CAPSTONE PROJECT

100% of the Florida institutions surveyed require a capstone project. Its nature varies.

PERCENTAGE OF PROGRAMS REQUIRING FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY

0

0.5

1

1.5

2

2.5

3

3.5

4

4.5

Presentation eportfolio Essay Other

Capstone Project

57%

14%

29%

Foreign Language Requirement

No

TBD

Yes (8 credits)

CCID/Santa Fe College Survey of International Certificates- January 2015

PERCENTAGE OF PROGRAMS REQUIRING GLOBAL EXPERIENCE/ RESEARCH

SURVEY DATA & PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

A complete catalog of the programs surveyed is available online at http://www.gclc.net/

CONCLUSION & FOLLOW-UP

Despite the small sample covered by this survey, the results shed some light over the nature and

structure of International Studies/ Global Scholar Certificate programs. Most interestingly, the survey

shows that 50% of respondents have not implemented their programs yet. As these certificate programs

proliferate, there is an increasing need to share information and identify best practices is increasing. A

vibrant learning community focused on this type of programs would greatly benefit the institutions that

are in the planning stages. It would also provide a platform for discussion and exchange of ideas for the

improvement of existing programs.

Please feel free to address questions to:

Paloma Rodriguez,

Coordinator of International Education & CCID Project Manager,

Santa Fe College,

paloma.rodriguez@sfcollege.edu,

http://www.gclc.net/

43%

14%

43%

Global Experience/Research

No

TBD

Yes