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98 | COLUMBIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2018-2019 │COLLEGE OF INTERCULTURAL STUDIES
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 mission 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:
Intercultural Studies major and minor
International Community Development major and
minor
Disaster Relief and Management minor
Teaching English as a Foreign Language minor
World Religions minor
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.
Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Graduate Certificate in Intercultural Studies
Graduate Certificate in Muslim Studies
Masters of Arts in Intercultural Studies
Masters of Arts in Muslim Studies
Masters of Arts in Teaching English as a Foreign Language/Intercultural Studies
Doctor of Philosophy (Intercultural Studies)
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,
Ed Smither, Ph.D.
Dean of the College of Intercultural Studies