Global Mountaineers Certificate Program

The Global Mountaineers certificate program prepares graduates for a modern, globalized workforce. The program helps to develop cross-cultural competencies and teaches students to articulate the value of their experience as it contributes to their future plans – in either the workforce or graduate education.

By focusing on global experience, global issues and intercultural intelligence, students gain valuable skills that can be used throughout their professional and academic careers.

GLO 101 - Introduction to Global Competenc e (1 credit) introduces central concepts of global awareness, intercultural communication, and global issues. The course prepares students for experiences in education, work or service abroad, as well as for successful integration into the global community.

GLO 486 - Global Competency Summative Experience (1 credit) helps students demonstrate the cultural experiences they've gained through their Global Mountaineer learning endeavors through project-based presentations. 

Students must choose 12 hours from an approved list of over 100 courses. Many of these courses can be used to fulfill GEF requirements for graduation and focus on regional studies, cultural perspectives, and global issues.

For a full list of approved courses, visit  http://catalog.wvu.edu/undergraduate/undergraduatecertificate/globalmountaineers/.

An education abroad experience is a vital requirement of Global Mountaineers. Almost all forms of studying abroad can fulfill this requirement, including spring break experiences, internships, and semester exchange programs. Virtual global internships and virtual exchange programs are also great ways to fulfill this component!