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From the Desk of the Dean…
The College of Intercultural Studies (CICS) equips and
connects students for effective life, work, and ministry in
a culturally diverse world. We prepare students for
challenges and opportunities they will face in
tomorrow’s international marketplaces, ministries, and
missions endeavors.
Our undergraduate programs build a foundation for understanding what culture is
and how worldviews influence cultures and societies. Students learn to identify
distinct cultures and their inherent barriers and bridges for cross-cultural
relationships. In the process, they become acutely aware of their own culture. CICS
students participate in field-based internships. The following programs prepare
students for a variety of career and ministry tracks:
Intercultural Studies Major
Intercultural Studies Minor
International Community Development Minor
Teaching English as a Foreign Language Minor
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Masters of Arts (Intercultural Studies)
Masters of Arts (Muslim Studies)
Masters of Arts in Teaching English as a Foreign Language/Intercultural Studies
Our graduate programs provide experienced practitioners the opportunity for self-
assessment and re-tooling while new ICS students learn “cutting edge” principles
and practices of international and cross-cultural work. Internships seek to connect
students with the next step in their career or ministry journey.
International businesses and non-profit organizations are looking for graduates
who understand and can navigate the critical paths of our multi-cultural global
landscapes while they maintain and model a high caliber of character and integrity.
The College of Intercultural Studies prepares students for global engagement
tomorrow.
Looking forward,
Mike Barnett
Dean of the College of Intercultural Studies
OLUMBIA NTERNATIONAL NIVERSITY
OLLEGE OF NTERCULTURAL TUDIES