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Global Scholars Program

Through the Global Scholars Program, students from diverse backgrounds and all academic program will develop global competencies and skills needed to become emerging leaders in an ever-changing world.  The program will focus on discovering what it means to be a global citizen and how students can apply this knowledge to their academic and professional endeavors. Upon completion of all program requirements, students will earn the identification of “Global Scholar” on their transcripts and will receive specialized regalia for graduation.

Program Benefits

 By participating in the Global Scholars Program, students will: 

  • Develop Marymount’s core global competencies through curricular, co-curricular, and experiential learning opportunities
  • Broaden their global perspective and understanding through study, volunteering, and/or interning abroad
  • Gain proficiency in another language and conduct research with an international or intercultural focus
  • Partake in unique intercultural experiences in Washington D.C.
  • Build a network of globally-minded peers and professionals
  • Develop an understanding of worldwide social justice issues

Program Requirements

The Global Scholars Program has four distinct components: coursework, research, experiential and service-learning activities, and co-curricular engagement.

Coursework

Four one-credit colloquium courses (4 credits)
GSP 201The Intercultural Leader

1
GSP 202From Local Activism to Global Impact

1
GSP 203The Global City

1
GSP 204 Global Scholar Capstone Seminar

1

Global Perspective

In addition to these colloquium courses, Global Scholars must complete three courses (9 credits) from the list below or are otherwise approved by the Global Scholars Academic Director. 
COMM 220Intercultural Communication * *

3
ECO 350Economics of Poverty *

3
ECO 485International Economics

3
EN 161Global Literary Voices II *

3
FIN 485International Finance

3
FR 101Introductory French I

3
FR 102Introductory French II

3
GER 101Introductory German I

3
GER 102Introductory German II

3
HPR 240Principles of Epidemiology

3
HPR 308Global Health and Culture

3
IT 110Information Technology in the Global Age

3
MGT 295International Management

3
MGT 385International Business

3
MKT 485International Marketing

3
POL 102International Relations *

3
POL 103Comparative Politics *

3
POL 240Global Security *

3
POL 241Global Political Economy *

3
POL 380Politics of Latin America *

3
POL 381Politics of Sub-Saharan Africa *

3
POL 382Politics of Western Europe *

3
POL 385Politics of South Asia *

3
POL 386Politics of East Asia *

3
POL 388Politics of North America *

3
PSY 230Psychological Disorders

3
PSY 325Cultural Psychology *

3
SOC 131Principles of Sociology in Global Perspective *

3
SOC 141The Global Village *

3
SOC 325Latinx Migration and Transnational Connections *

3
SOC 361Through the Sociological Lens *
SOC 365Gender Inequality in Global Perspective *

3
SOC 375Topics in Human Rights *

3
SOC 385Global Inequality and Community Development *

3
SP 101Introductory Spanish I *

3
SP 102Introductory Spanish II

3
TRS 201Understanding Religion *

3
TRS 202Religions of the World *

3
TRS 325Religious Approaches to Death *

3
TRS 340Judaism in Thought and Practice

3
TRS 345Buddhist Traditions

3

Language Requirements

Global Scholars must show a level of skill in a non-native modern language equivalent resulting in successful completion of a second-semester, college-level language course. There are two different ways to meet this requirement:

  • Complete six credits of college-level foreign language coursework at the elementary level, which may include courses combining language and culture, or complete three credits of college-level foreign language coursework at the intermediate level. AP, IB, and CLEP equivalencies are accepted.
  • Receive a waiver from the Global Scholars Program director. Waivers will be granted when a student can demonstrate knowledge of a language equivalent to two semesters of college-level work, typically in a proctored exam.

Research

Global Scholars are required to pursue research within their field that is globally focused. Research may be conducted independently within the student’s discipline, but it must be approved by the Global Scholars Academic Director and supervised by a Marymount faculty supervisor. 

Experiential and Service-Learning

In addition, Global Scholars are required to enhance coursework and inquiry through participation in any two of the following experiential and/ or service-learning opportunities:

  • an internship with a global focus, approved by the program director
  • study abroad coursework
  • an independent study or project that uses second-language proficiency
  • a service-learning project with a global focus that can be done locally or internationally

Co-Curricular Requirements

Beyond curricular requirements, it is also expected that Global Scholars engage with the university community and local community through participation in various co-curricular activities. Co-curricular opportunities will be identified by the Global Education Office, and students will be asked to log participation in at least two co-curricular activities per semester. Participation in these activities will be noted on students’ co-curricular transcripts.