International Studies Certificate

Who is Eligible?

All degree-seeking students at Santa Fe College are eligible to enroll in the certificate. This is a distinction program, which highlights that students have developed global competencies and intercultural skills while completing coursework for the degree program. The certificate cannot be earned unless a student is enrolled for a degree-seeking program at Santa Fe College.

How to Apply?

Step 1

Start tracking your progress towards completing the certificate by clicking on this link Application for International Studies Certificate (https://apps.sfcollege.edu/canvas-lti/international/login.php). Be sure to save your information before you leave this page. When you have completed all the requirements for this certificate, click “I’m finished” at the bottom of the form.

Step 2

Request to be added to the Canvas community group so you can receive important information about this certificate and international events. To join the Canvas group, follow these steps:

  1. Login to eSantaFe
  2. Open the Advisement Menu
  3. Click the Additional Opportunities option
  4. Under the International Certificate Program section, click Apply

Eugenio Zaldivar

Faculty

Eugenio Zaldivar

Benefits of the Certificate

The International Studies Certificate can be earned while students complete the general education requirements for an associate or baccalaureate degree. Advisors will help interested students understand that the courses they complete for this certificate can transfer to and meet the requirements of internationally-oriented degrees at other universities. For example, students will be able to earn four of the courses necessary to become an International Studies Major at the University of Florida by simply completing basic courses (e.g., CHI 1120 Chinese I, CHI 1121 Chinese II, INR2001 International Relations, and REL2300 Contemporary World Religions) that qualify for this certificate. Students who complete the requirements summarized above will receive a certificate acknowledging their accomplishments and a special stole at graduation indicating that the degree being earned had a strong international focus.

Requirements

There are three major requirements for students to earn this certificate: the fulfillment of specific coursework, participation in international activities, and the completion of an electronic portfolio (ePortfolio). Please click on the tabs on the top left hand bar labeled curricular, international, and ePortfolio in order to learn more. Please be sure to enroll for the certificate in order to indicate your intent to complete the specified requirements.

For additional information on enrolling in the International Studies Certificate program, contact:

Vilma E. Fuentes, Ph.D.

Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs

Vilma E. Fuentes, Ph.D.
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