The Global Leadership Certificate Program (GLCP) consists of six components. Click on each tab for more details.

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Note: There are no prerequisites for the GLCP.

1. At this 90-minute meeting you will learn about the goals and expectations of the program. You will also have the opportunity to reflect on your participation in the program and initiate an on-going self-reflection process that is central to the program.

Winter 2010 Orientation
Wednesday
January 20th, 2009
3:00-4:30pm
Student Services II, 1010AB

2. Engage in two quarters* of intercultural involvement within a familiar context - UCI campus or surrounding community. Options include, but are not limited to

• International Club
• Communication Club
• EAP Reciprocity Peer Mentor
• UCI Culture Club (other than own culture)
• Resident in the International Village.
  
  Check with the program advisor with alternatives.
  *Two quarters can be fulfilled in the same club or organization for the full two year period, or one club per quarter.

Reflection: After each quarter of engagement, critically reflect on the experience. Check here for guidelines.

3. Bring out the leader in you by attending these four Passport to Leadership workshops on campus:

• Finding our Leadership Strengths
• Public Speaking 101
• Our Diverse Communities: What Every Leader Should Know
• One additional workshop of your choice. Recommended:
  Civil Rights in Employment and Education
  Or Exploring Ethical Leadership

Reflection: After each workshop, critically reflect on what you learned through the workshop and how you envision using these skills in future leadership positions. Check here for guidelines.

4. Learn about another culture from the inside. A full semester of study abroad is recommended. International students fulfill this requirement by studying here at UCI.
Start planning your study abroad now by visiting the Center for International Education.

Reflection: Critically reflect on what you have learned through this experience. Check here for guidelines. For in depth focus questions to help you examine your experience while abroad or after you have returned, check here.

5. Show what you've learned and put it to use! This is the culmination of the program.

There are three options to choose from (click on each for more details):

• Practical Application
  
• Research
  
• Teaching

Take a quick look at the three options with this comparison chart.

All capstones must follow specific guidelines. Read thoroughly.

Once you have chosen a capstone project you MUST find a mentor and complete the Capstone Proposal Form[PDF].

6. Global Leadership Seminar.

Receive guidance from a faculty member to focus your international learning and leadership development. The seminar addresses issues relevant to global citizenship, current topics of global concern, and how you can engage as a global citizen after graduation.

The next Global Leadership Seminar will be offered Winter Quarter 2010, but there is limited space! To sign up, email glcp@uci.edu for an authorization code.

 

Attend orientation (requirement #1) as early as possible. You must attend an orientation meeting before taking the seminar and completing the capstone.

Complete requirements 2 (intercultural engagement at UCI); 3 (leadership workshops); and 4 (study abroad) in any order.

Take the seminar at the same time as or before your capstone.

Any substitutions must be approved by the Program Advisor.