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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
tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities in marketplace,
ministry, and missions endeavors.
Our undergraduate programs build a foundation for
understanding cultures and worldviews. 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:
Global Business Development major
Global Media Communication major
Intercultural Studies major and minor
International Community Development major and 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 culturally
intelligent graduates who understand and navigate the critical paths of our multi-
cultural world while they maintain and model a high caliber of character and
integrity. The College of Intercultural Studies prepares such students for global
engagement tomorrow.
Looking forward,
Mike Barnett, Ph.D.
Dean of the College of Intercultural Studies
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