GST 250 Global Studies Practicum
Course Information
| Course Number | GST 250 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | Global Studies Practicum |
| Description | The purpose of the Global Studies Practicum is to provide students earning a Global Studies Certificate an opportunity to synthesize, integrate, and apply competencies from their coursework to a meaningful experience. The course consists of 12 hours or more of hands-on, experiential learning and 4 hours or more of consultation and supervision from an SCC instructor. The Global Studies Practicum is required in order to receive the Global Studies Certificate, and it is recommended you take this course in your final semesters at SCC. As part of the practicum, students will engage in experiential activities, will keep a written record of or otherwise document their experience, and will complete a project that demonstrates their understanding of global issues and their role as global citizens. The details of the project are to be decided between the student and the instructor. Experiences for which a student has or will already receive academic credit cannot be counted. Examples of appropriate projects include but are not limited to 1) Engaging in approved overseas educational travel or international volunteering or internship; 2) Hosting international visitors; 3) Participating in and helping to organize and carry out multicultural or international student activities, including student clubs and/or the Global Connections Conference; 4) Volunteering in local immigrant and refugee community organizations and support organizations; 5) Volunteering as a tutor in the EAP program or local ABE/ESL programs, or volunteering as a tutor in Spanish, ASL, or Somali courses at SCC. An additional site supervisor may be required. Each student must find an instructor who agrees to work with them to design their practicum and oversee their practicum on an independent study basis. The final project will be shared with the Global Education Committee. (Prerequisites: Completion of GST 100 with a grade of C (2.0) or above, or permission of instructor.) (MNTC Goals 8 & 9). |
| Total Credits | 1 |
| Total Hours | 16 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 1 Credit, 16 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: Completion of GST 100 with a grade of C (2.0) or above, or permission of the instructor.
Institutional Core Competencies
- Cultural Competence - Students will be able to demonstrate an attitude of personal curiosity, a rising knowledge of cultures, and an evolving range of skills for living and working among others with other worldviews and ways of life.
Course Competencies
- Engage in an experience directly connected to global learning.
- Reflect on significant learning experience(s).
- Use relevant coursework taken for the global studies certificate to analyze learning experience(s).
- Explain how you might apply your experiential learning to outside and/or future contexts.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
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