Global Distinction at Valencia College

Thank you for interest in the Global Distinction Program!

The mission of the program is to prepare students to live and work in an interdependent and multicultural world, while having the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of a competent global citizen.

By the end of the program students will be able to...

  • demonstrate an awareness of the interconnectedness of Local and Global Issues.
  • identify issues from cross-cultural perspectives.
  • engage effectively in cross-cultural interactions.

Contact us

Location
Hours
  • Monday to Friday: 8am to 4:30pm (Virtual appointments only)
Email and Phone
Social Media

Complete the Intent to Graduate with Global Distinction online submission form before the application deadline for your term of graduation.

Submit Intent to Graduate

Program Pathway

Prospective students can choose between two pathways for completion of the program. 

Tier #1 – Global Ambassador

To become a Global Ambassador, students are required to complete Milestones 1 and 2 in the Global Distinction Canvas space.

  • Milestone 1 includes program overview and orientation activities
  • Milestone 2 includes internationalized course requirements and co-curricular requirements
    Note: Global Distinction requires to complete 4 (four) internationalized courses from the Global Distinction Course List and 15 co-curricular points. Check the Global Ambassador Handbook for more information.

Upon completion of Tier #1, the SAGE Office will provide students with a certificate of completion, a small graduation gift, and would be glad to provide a letter of recommendation for any future endeavors.  Please see the  Global Ambassador Handbook for more details.

Tier #2 – Global Citizen

To become a Global Citizen, students are required to complete Milestones 1-3 in the Global Distinction Canvas space.

  • Milestone 1 includes program overview and orientation activities
  • Milestone 2 includes internationalized course requirements and co-curricular requirements
  • Milestone 3 includes a capstone project in consultation with a Global Distinction Advisor
    Note: Global Distinction requires to complete 4 (four) internationalized courses from the Global Distinction Course List and 15 co-curricular points. In addition, students need to complete a capstone project and a short presentation. Check the Global Citizen Handbook for more information.

Upon completion of Tier #2, the SAGE Office will provide students with a certificate of completion, a small graduation gift, and would be glad to provide a letter of recommendation for any future endeavors. In addition, students will receive a medallion that can be worn at graduation and a Global Distinction notation on their official transcript.  Please see the  Global Citizen Handbook for more details.

 

How to Enroll

If you are interested in becoming a Global Distinction student, please complete the following:

  • 1Enroll in the program by completing our online form. We recommend you upload your unofficial transcript so a staff member can verify your course history.
  • 2You will receive a Welcome Email with instructions on how to self-enroll in the Global Distinction Canvas space. Please read the descriptions for the two Global Distinction tiers and decide which pathway you would like to pursue.
About Global Distinction

The History of the Distinction
The goal of Global Distinction is to prepare students to live and work in an interdependent and multicultural world, while having the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of a competent global citizen. The program, therefore, provides Valencia College students with the opportunity to learn and practice the principles of how to live in and contribute to a growing interdependent and multicultural world. Its brief history, reflects not just the dedication of a group of faculty and administrators to bring this program into fruition, but also Valencia College's commitment to global learning and experiences.

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Course List
 

The Global Distinction approved courses listed count towards your internationalized course requirements.

Search Courses
 

Use the Credit Class Schedule Search to find Global Distinction approved internationalized courses. To be able to navigate the course list, please select the term and "Global Learning" as the class type to find the internationalized courses. If you have any questions, please contact the SAGE Office.

Search Events
 

Search for Co-Curricular Events

Student Capstone Projects

Please see below a few sample capstone presentations from past Global Distinction students.  Capstone projects are the culminating reflection where our students can highlight the knowledge, skills, and attitudes gained throughout the program.  Click on the hyperlinked documents to see the presentations.

Global Distinction Advisors

NamePosition
Aby BoumarateProfessor, English
Marsha ButlerFaculty, New Student Exp
Tami GittoProfessor, Humanities
Jerry HenselProfessor, Comp Prgrm/Analy
Mayra HolzerProfessor, Speech
Beth KingLibrarian
Patrick MurphyDirector, International Student Recruitment
Barbara PierreProfessor, Health Navigator
Vivian RuizProfessor, English
Melissa SchreiberProfessor, Biology