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The majority of program requirements are completed independently. A minimum of two semesters of program participation is required, but more are recommended to experience the most benefit from the program. Students are encouraged to apply as early as possible in their collegiate career. The requirements are dependent on a student's particular interests. It is recommended that students meet with the coordinator of the CIE prior to submitting the program application to assess program qualifications.

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Students should refer to theÌýCIE manualÌýfor the most detailed and up-to-date information concerning requirement descriptions.

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Overview of CIE Requirements:

• Two intercultural essays, one due during the first semester of the program and one due at the end of the program
• Completion of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) upon entry into the program then in the student’s final semester at UÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½
• Four semesters (16 credits) of foreign language study
• Completion of the ACTFL oral language proficiency interview (OPI) during student’s final semester at UÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½
• Global knowledge courses (4-16 credits)
• An approved education abroad experience
• Global engagement activities each semester of the program

1. Native English Speakers:ÌýStudents must complete at least four sequential semesters of non-native language coursework (16 hours) in ONE language area (French, Italian or Spanish) with a minimum 2.75 GPA. They must also demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language by taking the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview in their final semester at UÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½.
2. Non-Native English Speakers:ÌýInternational students proficient in a native language are not required to take the ACTFL Oral Proficiency Interview, however, they are still required to complete four semesters of non-native language coursework in ONE language area (French, Italian or Spanish).

Note: Students who have already taken the equivalent of college-level language courses prior to applying to the CIE should speak with the coordinator of the CIE to discuss the application of those language credits to the CIE.

At least oneÌýeducation abroadÌýexperience is required and must be approved by the coordinator of the CIE and the Office of International Programs.

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Students may choose from the following options:

1. UÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ faculty-led Travel Course
2. International Internship
3. Summer/Semester/Year Abroad Program
4. Community-Based Service Learning Abroad

Global Engagement Activities

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While at UÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½, students must demonstrate international leadership and engagement. In order to receive credit for this requirement, students complete Global Engagement Activities each semester while enrolled in the program (see Global Engagement Activities Table in theÌýCIE ManualÌýfor specifics). Students with less than five semesters in the program should consult with theÌýcoordinator of the CIEÌýfor guidance. Students should also document their campus participation through the e-portfolio on Canvas, which is a self-reported document that lists activities participated in while enrolled at the University of ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½.

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Global Knowledge Courses

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To better understand the world, students participate in a wide array ofÌýglobal knowledge coursesÌýas a part of their normal degree requirements. Four to 16 credit hours are required for CIS program completion. See Program Requirements area above for specific credit requirements based on major.

Students will complete two essays reflecting on the meaning of intercultural competence to them, the first upon entry into the CIE program and the second during their final semester at UÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½.

Students are required to take the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI) twice: once during the first semester in the program and again during the final semester at UÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½. The assessment is used as a tool to provide students with a development plan to increase intercultural competence. It is also used to measure intercultural development during the program. The inventory scores are not used to calculate grades for the program.

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The IDI is conducted online. Students will receive an email with instructions and a code to be able to initiate the test from any location with an internet location. The test takes approximately 35 minutes.

To better understand the world, students take a wide array ofÌýglobal knowledge coursesÌýas a part of their normal degree requirements. Global Knowledge courses constitute any course at UÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ designated with an IG and/or NW tag.ÌýSee 'Overview of CIE Requirements by College' above forÌýspecific credit hour requirements for Global Knowledge Courses.ÌýÌý

While at UÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½, students must demonstrate international leadership and engagement. In order to receive credit for this requirement, students complete Global Engagement Activities (see CIE manual for specifics).