Certificate Requirements
Choose from one of the following six work sectors:
- Agriculture
- Community Economic Development
- Education
- Environment
- Health
- Youth in Development
Complete requirements across four competencies:
Work Sector Training and Hands-on Experience:
- Three 3-credit courses related to the student’s preferred work sector
- 50 hours of related field experience, including internships and volunteer activities
World Language Skills
Choose one:
- Latin America - Two 200-level Spanish courses
- Francophone World - Two 200-level courses in any Romance language
- Elsewhere - Two 200-level courses in linguistics or any language, including American Sign Language (ASL)
Intercultural Competence
- One approved core course
- Two approved elective courses relating to intercultural competence
- One approved immersion experience from short term non-credit to semester abroad options
Professional and Leadership Development
- Develop leadership skills through at least one significant leadership experience
- Create a professional resume and practice a mock interview
