The Intercultural Communications Certificate is a 14-hour certificate housed within the School of Interdisciplinary Studies (SIS). Core courses ground students in cultural competency, written and spoken discourse, and experiential learning. Graduates of this program will demonstrate effective multi-modal persuasion and messaging that can be applied within a range of workplace, digital, and societal settings. Skills development is enhanced through interdisciplinary electives that situate global communication skills within particular job sectors and/or contexts.

Any GVSU student can earn an Intercultural Communications Certificate or Intercultural Competence Badge by completing the required courses listed below. These courses are offered in traditional, hybrid, and fully online formats.

Students can declare the Certificate or the Badge through Banner. We ask that all interested students complete this study plan so the Program Director can advise you on the required practicum.