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)

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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.

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LIST OF RESPONDENTS
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

PROGRAMS UNDER DEVELOPMENT

Institution

Name of Program

Florida Southwestern State College

TBD

Indian River State College

TBD

University of Florida

TBD

COMMON FEATURES
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%

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STAGE OF IMPLEMENTATION

Implementation

50%

No

50%

Yes

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

Transcript Notation
7
6
5
4
3

86%

Total

2
1

14%
0
NO

YES

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

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REQUIRED CREDITS IN GLOBALIZED COURSEWORK

Credits
3.5
3
2.5

<= 15

2
1.5

>= 20

43%

28.5%

28.5%

>= 20

16-19

16-19

0.5
0
<= 15

57% of Florida institutions require more than 15 credits.

DEGREE TRACK IN WHICH CERTIFICATE CAN BE COMPLETED

Degree Track
100%

43%

14%
AA/AS

AA/AS:
ApS:
Less than 2 yr:

ApS

Less than 2y

Associates of Arts/ Associate of Science (transfer-oriented)

Associate of Applied Science (non-transfer workforce oriented)
Less than 2 year degree credential

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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

Capstone Project
4.5
4
3.5
3
2.5
2
1.5
1
0.5
0
Presentation

eportfolio

Essay

Other

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

PERCENTAGE OF PROGRAMS REQUIRING FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY

Foreign Language Requirement

29%

No
57%

14%

TBD
Yes (8 credits)

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PERCENTAGE OF PROGRAMS REQUIRING GLOBAL EXPERIENCE/ RESEARCH

Global Experience/Research

No
43%

43%

TBD
Yes

14%