U.S. Culture and Cooperative Education (Certificate) (GTC)
Intensive one or two semester study abroad program designed for international students to further their overseas academic program, increase understanding of American culture and improve English language skills.
Contact Information
North Carolina Global Training Initiative (GTI)
Michael Bustle
Campus Box 7573, NC State University
Raleigh, NC 27695-7573
Phone: 919-513-0105
gti@ncsu.edu
Global Training Initiative website
Academic Structure
Term Effective: 1/2007, 1/2010-new title
Plan Code: 02GTCCTU
CIP Code: 30.2001
Description: Undergraduate Certificate in US Culture and Cooperative Education
Offered on-campus only
Plan Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours | Counts towards |
|---|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | |||
| GTI 401 | US Culture and Education Colloquium | 3 | |
| COP 101 | Co-Op Work lst Par | 0 | |
| or COP 501 | Co-Op Work Graduate PAR | ||
| Elective Courses | |||
| Elective Courses 1 | 6 | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | ||
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Other specific courses (3 to 6 credit hours) may be required or recommended with the departmental advisor provided the total number of hours meet or exceed at least half-time status (minimum 6 hours).
The certificate student will consult with the sponsoring faculty member and/or the coordinator of advising and will (no later than the close of the course registration period) develop a plan of work depending on the interest and ability of student, availability of seats, and schedule. No new courses need to be developed – students will enroll in existing courses as appropriate and upon recommendation from academic advisor.