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class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">What Is International and Global Studies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">International and Global Studies (IGS) explores our interconnected world through different approaches and disciplinary lenses. Through IGS, we learn about the things that connect people worldwide and our many differences. We think about how this is part of a broader set of political and economic relationships that affect just about everyone and everything, from art and culture to health care and business. We build skills that help us navigate our globalized world, both in the job market and more generally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Why Study International and Global Studies?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We live in an increasingly globalized world, where knowledge of international networks and issues is essential. It is also highly valued in the job market. Whatever your field and wherever your career takes you, you will be challenged by international and global problems. You need to be positioned to take advantage of the opportunities our globalized world has to offer. This is true whether you intend to travel internationally or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our IGS program is designed to help you develop the tools needed to understand and navigate international and global issues, and to learn how to describe your skills to potential employers. This will help demonstrate that you are prepared for the modern job market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And another thing: IGS is fun! It involves book smarts, but it also entails finding opportunities to try new foods, visit new places, and meet new people. The possibilities are endless, whether taking in an art exhibit at a local museum, participating in an internship at an international company, or traveling abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why Study International and Global Studies at the University of Michigan-Flint?\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4QKns_IE4rg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">How to Study International and Global Studies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best way to study IGS is to enroll in the <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=35&amp;poid=14970&amp;returnto=4414\">IGS certificate<\/a>. The certificate is designed to be easy to complete. Many of its courses also count toward general education requirements, and it is only 12 total credits. You can get started with the IGS certificate by taking one of the qualifying courses listed below &mdash; speak to your advisor and enroll as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Certificate Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The certificate has four parts, which you can take in any order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Part 1: Take INT 110, Exploring Global Studies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This course introduces you to International and Global Studies. Note that you do not need to take it before the other courses in the program. Contact Daniel Birchok at <a href=\"mailto:dbirchok@umich.edu\">dbirchok@umich.edu<\/a> to find out when INT 110 is being taught in the coming year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Part 2: Take Six Credits of Coursework<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose any combination of the following courses:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>ANT\/INT 100: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology<\/li>\n\n\n<li>HCR 362: Cultural Competence in Health Care<\/li>\n\n\n<li>HIS\/INT 113: World History, 1400 to 1900<\/li>\n\n\n<li>INB 385: International Business<\/li>\n\n\n<li>NUR 369: Transcultural Healthcare<\/li>\n\n\n<li>POL\/INT 230: International Relations<\/li>\n\n\n<li>URP\/INT 115: World Geography<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Any foreign language at the 112 level<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note that several of these courses also count toward your general education requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Part 3: Take an Elective Approved by the IGS Director<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This can be another course with an internationally and globally themed focus. However, many students fulfill this requirement through a relevant internship, taking a short-term study abroad course, or doing some other sort of local or international experience that is international or global in nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Part 4: Complete Your Signature Assignment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a short assignment that you complete with the oversight of the IGS director. It is usually a brief reflection paper discussing what you have learned through completing the IGS certificate. It is designed to help you articulate to employers and others what knowledge and skills you have learned through the certificate and why they matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you have any questions, contact Daniel Birchok, director of IGS, at <a href=\"mailto:dbirchok@umich.edu\">dbirchok@umich.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Declaring an International and Global Studies Certificate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Log into the <a href=\"https:\/\/sis.umflint.edu\/\">Student Information System (SIS)<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Go to the &#8220;Student Services&#8221; tab.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Click on &#8220;Student Records.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Select &#8220;Change of Curriculum.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Fill in your current degree and major information (unless you are changing that as well).<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Answer &#8220;Yes&#8221; to &#8220;Are you pursuing a certificate?&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n<li>List the certificate title as &#8220;International &amp; Global Studies Certificate.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also ask your advisor for assistance declaring your certificate. Whether you do so or not, please communicate with them about your intention. That way, they can work with you to ensure you can complete the IGS certificate within your broader degree plan as efficiently as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">International and Global Studies Scholarships<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IGS program periodically offers scholarships to select students who enroll in the certificate program. To be eligible, students must enroll in the certificate program, enroll in a qualifying IGS course for the term, and complete the brief IGS certificate scholarship application. Note that applying for the scholarship does not guarantee an award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions? Email Daniel Birchok at <a href=\"mailto:dbirchok@umich.edu\">dbirchok@umich.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Do employers value International and Global Studies?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Eighty-four percent of employers surveyed for a <a href=\"https:\/\/dgmg81phhvh63.cloudfront.net\/content\/user-photos\/Research\/PDFs\/AACUEmployerReport2021.pdf\">2021 American Association of Colleges and Universities study<\/a> reported being more likely to hire someone with a global learning experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Does studying International and Global Studies require going abroad?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No. While we certainly encourage students to study abroad, we recognize that, due to various factors, not everyone can do so. Further, globalizing processes are happening all the time in our own backyard. There are many ways to study IGS that do not involve studying abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">What if I do want to study abroad?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Great! Contact Kristen Canavan, education abroad coordinator at the Center for Global Engagement, at <a href=\"mailto:kcanavan@umich.edu\">kcanavan@umich.edu<\/a>. She can help you determine which study abroad opportunities, either short-term or long-term, are suitable for you. Then, if you intend to pursue an IGS certificate or minor, contact Daniel Birchok to discuss how to incorporate this experience into your IGS program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">How do I learn more about the International and Global Studies programs at UM-Flint?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Email Daniel Birchok, director of IGS, at <a href=\"mailto:dbirchok@umich.edu\">dbirchok@umich.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">How do I pursue an International and Global Studies program?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those interested in the IGS certificate, you can find <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=35&amp;poid=14970&amp;returnto=4414\">information on the curriculum<\/a> in the university catalog. 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