The World Cultural Studies concentration is a humanities-based program designed to address global issues and expand students and professionals career opportunities. Graduates become valuable assets in a rapidly globalizing workforce by demonstrating the ability to effectively and creatively work and think across cultures and disciplines. This concentration prepares students to communicate effectively through training in intercultural understanding and fluency. Students learn to navigate cultural codes that take into account local, national, and global identities, to demonstrate adaptive leadership skills, and to facilitate global collaboration in solving worldwide challenges. The core courses in this program integrate active local and international partnerships in the form of distinguished guest speakers and off-campus opportunities for students<br><br>This program facilitates immersion in local multicultural experiences<br>Students work closely with a faculty mentor to select an individualized platform of courses suited to the student's interests and desired sub-specialty<br>Study abroad courses at the 300-400 level that offer three credits can fulfill at least one course requirement<br>Excellent double major adding a degree of global competitiveness to all students as almost all fields and related careers are impacted by globalization today