The Global Readiness Certificate (GRC) is designed for students of all majors who wish to position themselves strategically for employment in today's increasingly competitive, diverse, and global workforce.
The certificate combines Miami coursework, co-curricular activities, and community involvement focused on global readiness. The courses and experiences in this certificate program will provide students with the knowledge, awareness, and skills necessary for global and intercultural communication and teamwork.
Upon completion of the certificate, students will:
The Global Readiness Certificate is being rolled out across campus by college/school. If you do not see your college or school listed below, we are currently working on a launch date for your academic area. Feel free to reach out with any specific questions.
The GRC is a learner-centered curricular and co-curricular credential administered through small cohorts of no more than 15-25 students to ensure a supportive and personalized experience.
All requirements for this program must be approved in advance by the Program Coordinator in the Center for American and World Cultures. A 2.5 minimum G.P.A. is required to receive the certificate upon graduation.
The certificate includes components within 3 categories:
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As part of the EHS cohort, Cara and Arianna completed their Intergroup Dialogue (IGD) course for their Global Readiness Certificates during the Spring 2020 semester. Read how they and their peers found IGD even more meaningful in the time of COVID
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Grace graduated from Miami in May, 2020 with double majors in Nutrition and Public Health and a minor in Global Health. She was also the first student to earn the Global Readiness Certificate. Read how Grace is working to alleviate food insecurity »
Five graduating seniors, part of the first group of students to earn the GRC, were honored for their achievement. Attendees reflected on the extraordinary team effort that made it possible. Read about the GRC grads »
Student should apply in their first or second year to ensure their ability to complete the certificate alongside their undergraduate degree.
Deadlines for the various cohorts will be communicated via the corresponding colleges, schools or programs. Current cohorts in progress are College of Arts & Science; Education, Health & Society; and the Farmer School of Business. If you need to confirm if you are eligible to apply, please contact Alicia Castillo Shrestha.
If you’ve been invited to apply to the certificate program, get started by completing the online application.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis throughout the year. Students will be notified of their status no more than 3 weeks after applying.
Students will be conditionally approved for the program after their application materials are reviewed. The certificate will be added to the student’s academic record after they successfully complete the required Orientation Learning Lab.
Students will work closely with their advisor in the Center for American & World Cultures in addition to those in their college/school to complete the certificate requirements.
Occasional cohort meetings and projects will be required in addition to a final project to culminate the student’s learning.
