GO GLOBAL certification

To qualify for MNU GO GLOBAL certification, a student must complete the academic component (A) and either component B or C.

A. EXPANSION Academic Component (student must complete both 1 and 2)

Foreign Language (student must complete either a or b)
a. A minimum of one year or two semesters of college level study (or its equivalent as determined by the modern language department) in the same modern foreign language with the grade of C or better.
b. Meeting the University requirements of English proficiency for international students.

International Courses: (student must complete either a or b)
a. Three courses with a significant modern international focus selected from a list of suggested courses with the grade of C or better. This list will include upper as well as lower level courses.
b. International students must take at least one (with the option of two more) of three courses with a significant modern US focus

B. IMMERSION International Academic Experience (a student must fulfill 1 of 3)

Participation in an approved study abroad program with foreign language instruction, or an internship, practicum, research project or volunteer activity abroad for which a student earns MNU credit.oluteer

Participation in a study abroad program in an English-speaking country, not the United States, or in a program in a non-English speaking country in which the language of instruction is English and completion of the foreign language requirement

Being enrolled as an international student at MNU

C. CONNECTION Co-Curricular Activities

Significant involvement (a minimum of 60 units) in co-curricular activities of an international nature and/or participation in service oriented activities with an international focus. Student may choose from a list of such activities or service from clubs or organizations, and divisions that schedule such activities. It is expected that most students will participate in more than one activity or service. see how points are distributed (PDF 9.47 KB Help )

"Higher education’s responsibility to educate students about the world is greater than ever. The ability to live and work in a pluralistic society and in a polarized and frightening world is not an optional skill" The Chronicle of Higher Education, November 9, 2001 "Point of View: Global Learning in a New Age" By Green, Madeleine & Baer, Michael