Global Studies
Program Overview
Global Education enhances our understanding of the issues shaping the world we live in. It enables us to develop theoretical and practical knowledge for living and working in a global society that has become very interdependent, and that is directly or indirectly influencing our world.
The curriculum helps prepare students for coursework in many degrees at their next transfer institution. In addition, employers today are increasingly concerned with the ability of their staffs to have awareness and understanding of cultures other than American culture. Global Education helps in strengthening portfolios, which in turn influence scholarship and job opportunities.
The Global Studies Program (GSP) is a specially designed curriculum to meet the needs of students who have interests in foreign language development, world cultural geography, and global issues. Transfer institutions welcome students with global and international knowledge and, in the 21st Century business environment, those with a general knowledge of international issues and the basics of second language experience far more success than those who do not.
Global Studies Program
The Global Studies Program (GSP) is a specially designed curriculum to meet the needs of students who wish to take courses to meet their Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree general education requirements, with an international emphasis. An essential part of this program is Foreign Language development, World Cultural Geography and general Global Knowledge. Please note the GSP is approved by the Missouri Community College Association.
The GSP consists of 16 credit hours; the following 7 credit hours are required:
- Any college level language course* (3 credit hours)
- College Level Geography GEO 103 (3 credit hours)
- Online Seminar in Global Studies GEO 120 (1 credit hour)
- The other 9 credit hours consist of electives chosen from a list of internationalized courses.
*Students may satisfy the language competency by examination - Students who already speak a foreign language may use college level ESL courses as their college level language.
How do you qualify?
- College admission
- Individual course prerequisites apply
- 2.0 GPA
After program completion, students receive and gain the following:
- Global Studies Program Completion certificate
- Global Studies Program Completion notation
on transcript - Notation on Commencement Brochure
- Complete transferability of courses
- Respect and knowledge
- Possibility of travel and study abroad
- Possible International career
Apply Now for the Global Studies Program!
Questions? Please contact the Global Studies Program Coordinator, Lisa Hollander, at 636-481-3352 or lholland@jeffco.edu.
Degree Information
The Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree is designed for transfer to another college or university as part of a bachelor's degree.
Course Guides
Jefferson College Institutional Course Guides (ICGs) are found in the Simple Syllabus - Syllabus Library AND/OR within your Canvas class page via the Simple Syllabus link in the Course Navigation Menu.
Study Abroad
Every year, Jefferson College offers study abroad opportunities to different destinations and from various academic fields. Participating students may receive academic credit and gain international experience and knowledge that's unique to exploring other countries and cultures. This year, students have the opportunity to study abroad in Germany - including, Frankfurt, Berlin, Darmstadt, Bonn and Osthofen, from May 21-June 4, 2025.
If you're interested in participating, please contact:
- Melissa Stephens at mstephe7@jeffco.edu
- Dr. Kenny Wilson at kwilso20@jeffco.edu
- Elke Overton at eoverton@jeffco.edu
