Global Citizens Program

Overview

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The Global Citizens Project will now be referred to as the Global Citizens Program (GCP).

Global Citizens Program (GCP) is a program that creates curricular and co-curricular activities for undergraduate students within the framework of the . The aim is to help students engage with global issues, cultivate their cultural awareness, and promote their global competencies.

Being a global citizen can mean many things, but at the heart of it all is being able to engage meaningfully and effectively with people, places, events, challenges, and opportunities.

For the purposes of the Global Citizens Program, °®¶¹´«Ã½ has identified three primary qualities possessed by a global citizen based on the research of Hans Schattle in his book, The Practices of Global Citizenship (2008):

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Global Awareness

Explore your role in the world. Prepare to change your world!

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Global Responsibility

Connect with people, places, and issues. Live beyond your borders!

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Global Participation

Participate to make a difference locally and globally. Do something that matters!

 

Program Requirements

The Global Citizens Program is divided into two tiers and can be completed in
two to six semesters:

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Tier 1: Global Explorer

  1. Take 4 courses with the and/or foreign language courses* 
    a. You must receive a grade of B or higher
    b. Many courses are already embedded into your major requirements

    *Alternative courses for students in the College of Nursing and Judy Genshaft Honors College:

      • NUR 3026 Public Centered Care

      • NUR 4635 Public Health

      • NUR 3066 Health Assessment, Wellness & Prevention Across the Life Span

      • NUR 4535 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing

    • Judy Genshaft Honors College
      • IDH 3100 Arts and Humanities
      • IDH 3400 Social and Behavioral Sciences
      • IDH 4200 Geographical Perspectices
             

  2. Receive the Global Explorer transcript attribute at the end of the semester that you complete and submit your fourth course

  3. Optional: Complete Tier 2 for additional graduation recognition

 

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Tier 2: Global Leader

  1. Complete a study abroad program (1 week minimum)

    OR

  2. Complete two of the following global activities:
    a. Bulls Service Break (1 week min.)
    b. Peace Corps Prep
    c. Community service/volunteer work (45 hours min.)
    d. Research (45 hours min.)
    e. (45 hours min.)
    f.

  3. Receive the Global Leader badge, transcript attribute, and graduation recognition at the end of the semester that you complete and submit your global activities.


Start Your Adventure

°®¶¹´«Ã½ wishing to start the GCP must do the following:

  1. Watch the Start Your Adventure (SYA) video
  2. Take the SYA quiz

After submitting the quiz, students will be added to the Canvas course, where they can complete the program at their own pace.

 

 

FAQs

Q: Am I eligible to receive the Global Citizens Program (GCP)? 

A: Yes! This program is open to any undergraduate student, on any °®¶¹´«Ã½ campus, pursuing any major!

Q: What do I have to do to earn the Global Citizens Program (GCP)? 

A: The list of requirements can be found above. 

Q: When can I begin earning the GCP? 

A: You can begin earning the program at any time as long as you have at least 2 full semesters left, as this is the minimum allowable time to complete the program.

Q: How do I begin earning the GCP?

A: To begin, you will need to watch the Start Your Adventure video and complete the
quiz, after which you will be added to the Canvas course. The course is self-led, meaning
there are not due dates for each activity. Simply upload the required documents for each section as you complete them.

Q: Am I able to submit activites I completed prior to enrolling in the GCP course? 

A: Yes! We want you to be able to earn the award without having to add too much to your schoolwork, so any courses or activities you have completed while you’ve been a student at °®¶¹´«Ã½ will count for the GCP

Q: How long does it take to complete the GCP?

A: The program can be completed in as little as two semesters, but we recommend you
don’t rush through it. You have up to six semesters to finish the program!

Q: What do I earn by completing the Global Citizens Program?

A: The biggest item that you earn during your GCP journey is the experiences working with and learning about different aspects of our planet as well as different cultures across the globe. You will also:

  • Have the GCP noted on your transcript
  • Receive the GCP Global Explorer digital badge for completing tier 1
  • Receive the GCP Global Leader digital badge completing tier 2
  • Get your name listed as a Global Citizens Program recipient in the
    commencement program

Q: I have more questions regarding the GCP. Who do I contact?

A: Send an email with any questions to Global Learning, Campus Programs at usfworld-gca@usf.edu.