Ignatian Global Scholars Certificate Program

Students will complete semester self-reflections to evaluate their work in becoming a global citizen and understand their relationship with God. At the end of the program, they will complete a final reflection project to review their time in the program and how they will use what they have learned moving forward.  This project can be tied to their Senior Insignis Project and should be worked on with program director and resource personnel. 

Students will complete a minimum of 4 courses with a global dimension. 

• Global Citizenship Anchor Course (existing or new, TBD)
• Public Speaking (junior or senior level)
• English 4: ACC Irish Literature
• English 4: Literary Analysis of Storytelling
• English 4: Voices of Color (1)
• ACC Honors International Studies* (senior level) (1)
• ACC Honors Modern European History* (senior level) (1)
• Ignatian Vision (senior level) (1)

*Indicates courses that are offered for college credit as either AP, 1818 ACC, or ACP       

Students will complete a minimum of 3 years of language study. If student does not complete 3 years of language, students may take exams in a world language to complete this requirement. Examples of acceptable test options: Advanced Placement (AP), Missouri Seal of Biliteracy AAPPL Test.

De Smet Jesuit – Seal of Biliteracy (Combo)

• The Missouri Seal is recognition awarded by a local school district to recognize students who have attained proficiency in English and at least one other language before high school graduation. In order for a student to be award the Missouri Seal of Biliteracy, our Global Scholars Program student should demonstrate study of a second language, value for diversity, 21^st century skills that benefit the global economy and/or society, strengthen and honor cultures and languages in a community.
• Students pursuing to complete Language Study requirement with or without 3 years of language study are eligible to earn National Seal of Biliteracy when passing AAPPL Test. Seal of Biliteracy resources are available to students through Global Scholars program coordinator and/or World Language Department Chair.
• To earn Seal of Biliteracy all other 5 of the 8 components in this document need to be completed.

Students will participate in 2 different events each year that have an Ignatian global citizenship focus. This could take the form of a speaker series, reading list, or workshops. 

• World Food Bank Volunteering (organized by Spanish club)
• Festival of Nations Volunteering (organized by Spanish club)
• United Nations Association - Change Makers Workshop (Organized by Global Scholars’ Program)
• Culture Fest
• Speaker Series Participation and Coordination (organized by different clubs and organizations) – offered at the school or in the local community. 

Students should take part in a sustained lived experience where they form a relationship with an organization, group, or set of people that allows them to interact with a culturally diverse group while sharing a common vision. This should help them deepen their awareness of their place and responsibilities in our interconnected world. 

Immersion

• Taiwan Exchange Program 
• Ireland Exchange, Immersion Program
• Peru Exchange, Immersion and Service Program

Cultural Engagement

• Taiwan Cultural Engagement Trip
• Spain Cultural Engagement Trip
• Italy Cultural Engagement Trip

Service

• Puerto Rico Service and Immersion Trip
• Belize Service and Immersion Trip
• Nicaragua Service and Immersion Trip
• City or Regional Sustained Service (through junior or senior projects)
• Urban Plunge (People Project) (Musso)

Other

• Model UN – not only a trip but a sustained experience
• Change Makers
• IFTI
• Virtual Exchanges (through AVLI and EducateMagis)
• Approved Work Experiences

 Students will have yearly sustained commitment and involvement with a group that focuses on either the pursuit of a sustainable earth, more humane world, or increasing interconnectedness and understanding of other perspectives.

• Spanish Club
• Latin Club
• Asia Club
• Black Student Union
• Model UN
• National Chinese Honors Society
• National Spanish Honor Society 
• Compañeros- Juniors or Seniors
• Social Justice Club
• Book Club (TBD)
• History Club (TBD)
• IBL (TBD)
• Sustainability Club (TBD)
• Other Cultural Organizations