Concentration Requirements

Concentration Requirements

• One English and one Social Studies course each year 

• Capstone Course (Global Studies focused project)

• Global Citizenship or Human Cooperation & Conflict

• Minimum of 2 World Language courses (preferably in the same language)

• One of the following courses:  Pottery/ Ceramic Foundations, Sculpture Foundations,  Advanced Ceramics, Advanced Sculpture, Advanced Drawing, Advanced Multimedia, Stagecraft & Design, Introduction to Acting & Backstage, OR pre-approved Global Studies focused MOOC* 

• 1 Year Global Studies focused Global Studies/STEM fair participation

• 1 Global Studies focused YES Plan

• Completion of three of the following (must include community service as one area)^+:

  • • 10 hours globally-focused community service 

    • PLACE internship (Global Studies field)

    • Global Studies focused opportunity such as Governor’s Institute of Vermont

    • 10 hours in a school club including:  Model UN, Club Giving, GMTI, Spanish National Honor Society, World Language Club, Forensics, Key Club, Environmental Club, UMatter, Justice for All, Student Government, Mock Trial

    • Additional MOOC* course

    • Participation in Cultural Exchange such as RISE- Japan, Germany, or India

*Massively Open Online Course

^ In order for an area to be considered Global, students are asked to connect the area to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Students must submit rationale to be considered for approval. 

+The same activity cannot be used for both the Global Studies and STEM endorsement