florida
DESCRIPTION
CCID/ SF College SurveyTRANSCRIPT
-
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES/
GLOBAL SCHOLAR
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
-SURVEY REPORT:
STATE OF FLORIDA
Abstract
Report of the 2014/ 2015 survey of Florida colleges and universities offering International
Studies/ Global Scholar Certificate programs conducted by CCID (Community Colleges for
International Development, Inc.) and Santa Fe College (FL)
Paloma Rodriguez, Coordinator of International Education
Santa Fe College, Florida
Shawn Woodin, Interim Executive Director/CEO,
Community Colleges for International Development, Inc. (CCID)
-
CCID/Santa Fe College Survey of International Certificates- January 2015
INTRODUCTION Between November 2014 and January 2015 CCID (Community Colleges for International Development,
Inc.) partnered with Santa Fe College (FL) to conduct a survey of colleges and universities offering
International Studies/ Global Scholar Certificate programs. The survey collected information about the
stages of development of such programs and their completion requirements.
Participation was primarily encouraged through the CCID network, but other institutions were invited to
participate through CCIE (California Colleges for International Education) and the
NAFSA Community College IIG. In total twenty colleges in the US and one in Canada answered the
survey. Most respondents (76%) were CCID members. Although the survey covered a wide geographical
span, a high percentage of the answers (43%) came from institutions in the state of Florida. This report
highlights the answers obtained from Florida institutions.
-
CCID/Santa Fe College Survey of International Certificates- January 2015
LIST OF RESPONDENTS
PROGRAMS UNDER DEVELOPMENT
COMMON FEATURES
Institution Name of Program
Florida International University Global Learning Medallion
Polk State College Global Studies Program
Seminole State College International Studies Certificate
Saint Petersburg College TBD
Santa Fe College International Studies Certificate
Tallahassee Community College Global Gateway
Valencia College Global Distinction
Institution Name of Program
Florida Southwestern State College TBD
Indian River State College TBD
University of Florida TBD
Feature Programs with this feature
15 Credits or more of Coursework 100%
AA/AS Degree Track 100%
Co-curricular Requirements 100%
Capstone Project 100%
Transcript Notation 86%
Study Abroad Experience Optional 100%
-
CCID/Santa Fe College Survey of International Certificates- January 2015
STAGE OF IMPLEMENTATION
50% of the institutions have not launched the program yet.
This count includes the seven respondents plus the three colleges whose programs are under development
(Florida Southwestern State College, Indian River State College, and the University of Florida)
INSTITUTIONS OFFERING A TRANSCRIPT NOTATION
*FIU is the only institution that does not offer a transcript notation yet. They intend to offer a transcript notation
in the future.
50%50%
Implementation
No
Yes
14%
86%
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
NO YES
Transcript Notation
Total
-
CCID/Santa Fe College Survey of International Certificates- January 2015
REQUIRED CREDITS IN GLOBALIZED COURSEWORK
57% of Florida institutions require more than 15 credits.
DEGREE TRACK IN WHICH CERTIFICATE CAN BE COMPLETED
AA/AS: Associates of Arts/ Associate of Science (transfer-oriented)
ApS: Associate of Applied Science (non-transfer workforce oriented)
Less than 2 yr: Less than 2 year degree credential
43%
28.5% 28.5%
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
= 20 16-19
Credits
= 20
16-19
100%
43%
14%
Degree Track
AA/AS ApS Less than 2y
-
CCID/Santa Fe College Survey of International Certificates- January 2015
In all the institutions surveyed students can gain the certificate as they complete their AA/AS degree. In addition,
some institutions offer the global certificate/distinction to students in Applied Science or less than 2 year
certification programs.
TYPE OF CAPSTONE PROJECT
100% of the Florida institutions surveyed require a capstone project. Its nature varies.
PERCENTAGE OF PROGRAMS REQUIRING FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
Presentation eportfolio Essay Other
Capstone Project
57%
14%
29%
Foreign Language Requirement
No
TBD
Yes (8 credits)
-
CCID/Santa Fe College Survey of International Certificates- January 2015
PERCENTAGE OF PROGRAMS REQUIRING GLOBAL EXPERIENCE/ RESEARCH
43%
14%
43%
Global Experience/Research
No
TBD
Yes