Global competence is an “appreciation of other cultures and the ability to interact with people from foreign lands. It is the ability to become familiar with an environment, not causing a rift while experiencing something new, and reflection upon the experience at its completion.” A globally competent person understands the interconnectedness of today’s world and the importance of responsible decision making.
Students meet their upper division service learning requirement for this MLO through an approved Service Learning course. In addition to the required Service Learning course, students can acquire more global competency through travel seminars, a semester abroad, or the courses below.