Stone Ridge Global Studies Certificate Program Components

Academic courses:

• 4th year World Language (same language for 4 years)
• 4th year of History/Social Sciences
• 4th year of Theology: World Religions
• 2 additional courses from the approved list of Global Studies courses
  • An additional World Language
  • AP African American Studies
  • AP Art History
  • AP Psychology
  • Social Sciences for Social Problems
  • Honors Economics
  • AP Environmental Science
  • Summer Course: Topics in Astronomy and Atmospheric Science (half credit)
  • Summer Course: Environmental and Wildlife Conservation Field Studies (half credit)
  • Literature of the African Diaspora (half credit)
  • Women’s Literature (half credit)

An intercultural experience in Second, Third, and Fourth Academic year (at least one per year).

For example:

• Sacred Heart International Exchange
• SR Global Education Spring/Summer Travel
• Ignatian Solidarity Teach-In
• Summer Service Travel: ASP, Network Service Project
• Summer Language Study (courses taught at accredited institutions)
• Outdoor Education
• World Youth Day
• Or other approved event/activity

Community engagement in Third and Fourth Academic year (at least one per year).  

For example:

• Dialogue Training
• DCGs
• SCGs
• Student clubs with international mission
• Model UN
• Debate Team
• SASAB, SAL work, Social Action site
• Or other approved activity

Additional requirements:

• Summer Job Shadow and Written Reflection (summer after Second or Third Academic year, 20-30 hours)
• Research and Interview of a Field Expert (Third Academic year) and publication in the Here and Now
• Teach Out: participation in Global Summit in Spring of the Fourth Academic year

Eligible students who complete all program components will receive a certificate at graduation that recognizes completion of the Stone Ridge Global Studies Certificate Program.