Course Requirements - Semester
The Global Certificate requires eight credits to be completed at the high school. Four credits must be in one of the world language subjects (German or Spanish), and four additional credits earned in any of the courses identified below with a clear global perspective that is taught. Upon completing the course you will need to submit your progress on your google classroom page showing that you have increased your global perspective and keep a 3.0 GPA in all courses related to the Global Certificate.
College Composition and Research
College Composition and Research is a one semester class for students looking to improve their research skills for post high school opportunities. As a Global Certificate student who would like to earn 1/2 a credit toward the program you must complete a research project focused on a global issue using global sources.
Emerging Nations
Emerging Nations is a one semester course that will earn 1/2 credit toward the Global Certificate. The course focuses on the modern history & cultures of in the middle east & Latin America.
Geology
Earth Science is a one semester course that will earn students 1/2 credit toward the Global Certificate.
Global Foods
Global Foods is a one semester course and will count for 1/2 a credit toward the Global Certificate.
History of Russia and Asia
History of Russia and Asia is a one semester course that will earn 1/2 credit toward the Global Certificate. The course will study the modern history of Russia from before the Soviet Era to modern day & also China's transition into Communism and their place in the world today.
Journalism
Journalism is a one semester course that will earn 1/2 credit toward the global certificate. In the course students will publish an online newspaper, learn about and analyze different journalistic sources from around the globe.
The Beasts of British Literature
The Beasts of British Literature is a one semester course focusing on the literature produced from the authors of Great Britain. The course will count as 1/2 credit toward the Global Certificate.
World Geography
World Geography is a one semester course that will earn 1/2 credit toward the global certificate. World Geography will focus in on Central America, Europe, Subsaharan Africa and GIS Technology. The course studies each region focusing first on physical geography and then cultural geography.
World Perspectives in Literature
World Perspectives in Literature will look at genres of writing as well as common themes from various portions of the world. Students will read poetry from Italy, short stories from Nigeria excerpts from Senegal, Colombia and many others along with choosing a novel from various places to discuss with other students in Literature circles.