Global Perspective (GP) Requirement

All Alfred University undergraduate students must satisfy the Global Perspective Requirement in order to receive a Bachelor's degree.

The Global Perspective Requirement may be satisfied by:

  1. Taking an approved Global Perspective (GP) course
  2. Participating in an international co-op program or internship
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  4. Going on a course-based faculty-led international study trip
  5. Completing one semester of secondary or postsecondary education outside the United States (usually the case for international students)

课程 carrying the GP attribute must:

  • Have an international or cross-cultural, non-US focus
  • Deal substantially with contemporary or 20th century subjects and
  • Foster increased understanding of groups, 国家, 传统, 环境或艺术, technical or scientific developments abroad

Below are some examples of approved GP courses. For a list of GP courses for an upcoming semester please check the Class Schedule on AU BannerWeb. 选了一个学期之后, search for GP classes by using the Degree Requirement: (Attribute) box on the left of the screen, and highlighting AU: Global Perspective tab, 然后点击类别搜索.

Instructors may petition the Global Perspectives Committee to have their courses carry the GP attribute. For more information, please email Global Perspective Committee Chair 安德鲁Kless.