Dec 05, 2025  
Ohio University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Ohio University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Global Leadership Certificate Program


Certificate code CTGLCU

Center for International Studies   
Global Leadership Center
Yamada International House
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.1840
international.studies@ohio.edu
ohio.edu/cas/international-studies/undergraduate/global-leadership-certificate

Catherine Cutcher, contact person
cutcher@ohio.edu

Program Overview

The Global Leadership Certificate is a two-year undergraduate certificate that prepares students to become lifelong learners in order to serve as internationally minded, skilled, attuned, professional and experienced leaders in all walks of life (commercial, governmental and nongovernmental, education, etc.).

The program prepares students to think critically and creatively, communicate clearly and logically, be flexible and non-dogmatic, embrace world projects (usually with real-world clients — both in the USA and abroad), in a community-based education experience.

Admissions Information

Freshman/First-Year Admission

Open to sophomores and juniors only.

Change of Program Policy

Criteria for admission into the Global Leadership Center include: submission of a completed application form, a GPA of 2.75 or higher, submission of a 500-word essay, submission of a resume or bio-sketch, completion of an interview. Admission to the Global Leadership Center is competitive and cannot be guaranteed to all students meeting the admission criteria. Admission will be considered on a rolling basis beginning fall semester. Interested students should apply during their sophomore or junior year.

External Transfer Admission

No requirements beyond University admission requirements.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Possible sectors of employment could include (but are not limited to): foreign service and diplomacy, development, non-governmental organizations, consulting, marketing and international business, public relations, and education. In addition, the GLC provides excellent preparation for graduate studies (particularly in the areas of business law, public administration, communication, humanities, and education).

Requirements

Certificate Hours Requirement


The global leadership certificate program requires a minimum of 19 hours.

Language Requirement


Students are required to demonstrate competency in a modern language to the 2120 level (or equivalent) or complete an advanced sign language course by the time they graduate.