Academic Policies
In order to be accepted to a Global Studies program, students must meet the following eligibility requirements:
1. Students must be in good academic and disciplinary standing and must have at least a 2.50 overall GPA when applying for the program.
2. Students may not apply for nor participate in a Global Studies program while on academic or disciplinary probation.
Global Studies Programs
Íæż½ã½ã's is proud to offer unique graduate-level global courses across our graduate programs.
Undergraduates can choose from a wide variety of global studies programs, including opportunities during spring break, may term, summer, and semester-long experiences. Please see the links below to explore our programs, and be sure to make an appointment with a Global Studies advisor!
Elevate your summer experience by earning credit towards your Íæż½ã½ã's degree on a Global Studies program. Summer internships are a great opportunity to engage in a career-building experience and receive credit toward your degree. Opportunities are available abroad as well as virtually.
- , choose filter for "Term Name" and then "Summer.
- Application Process
Upcoming Summer 2026 Embedded Courses
- (Faculty TBD, early summer travel)
Enrich your graduate program and deepen your appreciation for the interconnectedness of our world by participating in a Global Studies course. Students from all graduate programs develop their knowledge and skills through innovative and specialized courses that delve into critical global issues. Íæż½ã½ã's faculty-led graduate courses are offered during spring or summer terms.
Upcoming Summer 2026 Embedded Courses
- (Faculty TBD, early summer travel)
Master's of Public Health International Practicum (Summer
HLTH 7100 (200-Hour), HLTH 7101 (50-hour), and HLTH 7103 (150-hour) Practicum
Previous locations include:
- Tanzania
- Ireland
- Kenya
- Ghana
- Romania
- The Philippines
- Zambia
- Local Twin Cities and Virtual International Partnerships
, choose filter "Program Name" and then "MPH"
Previous Global Studies Graduate Embedded Courses:
Travel overseas to earn credit toward your degree by enrolling in a Global Studies course led by Íæż½ã½ã Faculty, Office of Scholarly Engagement staff, and partner organizations. A short-term Global Studies course is always a credit bearing experience and is comprised of two models: Term Embedded and Term + Summer Travel Field Extension. The term embedded course will occur over the full semester or part of it, and include an international field component during the semester. The term + summer travel field extension course will occur over fall or spring semester or part of it, and include an international field component during the summer term. A student enrolled in the course will need to complete all portions of the course to receive credit. Course offerings change from year to year.
Spring 2026 undergraduate term embedded and term + summer travel field extension courses
- , Costa Rica with Prof. Roy (spring break travel)
- , with Prof. Vang (Late May Travel)
- with Prof. Broughten & Prof. Bowers (spring break travel)
- with travel to Warsaw, & Krakow, Poland with Prof. Lesinski (Late May Travel)
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Previous Embedded Courses: January 2025
Link to application process and to search our available programs
- , choose filter for "Term Name" and then "spring embedded"
- Application Process
Immerse yourself in a transformative educational experience that transcends borders and fosters a deeper understanding of global issues. Global Studies Embedded GSJ courses offer a unique opportunity to explore social justice topics in diverse cultural contexts. Led by Íæż½ã½ã's faculty, these courses engage students in critical discussions, experiential learning, and community engagement both locally and abroad.
Upcoming Embedded GSJ Courses
- with Prof. Roy (Spring break travel)
- with Prof. Vang (Late May travel)
Previous Embedded GSJ Courses: January 2025
Embark on an enriching academic journey while exploring new cultures and expanding your global perspective!
Íæż½ã½ã's semester or year-long programs offer a wide range of opportunities to earn credit toward your Íæż½ã½ã's degree while immersing yourself in global settings. Opportunities are available both in the U.S. and abroad as well as virtually. Students can also elect to include an academic internship during their semester off-campus.
Cancellation Policies
If a student must cancel from a Global Studies program at any time after being approved by Global Studies and accepted by the program, or withdraws once the program has begun, it is the student’s responsibility to:
- Notify both the program and the Office of Global Studies in writing immediately
- Register for Íæż½ã½ã's courses as soon as possible.
Notice of cancellation must be submitted in writing and submitted to the Office of Global Studies or to globalstudies@stkate.edu.
It is each student’s responsibility to carefully review and understand the cancellation and refund policies for her program. Students are responsible for all financial aid payments made on their behalf by Íæż½ã½ã’s to the program.
Withdrawing from most programs close to or after a program has begun often results in forfeited deposits or pre-paid expenses and, at times, no refund of fees.
Students are subject to the cancellation policy of their program.
Depending on the date of cancellation, and especially if cancellation occurs near the departure date or after the program begins, the entire program fee may be forfeited.
Cancellations due to medical emergencies or U.S. government shut down (such as passport offices) do not guarantee a full refund, and in some cases, may involve no refund.
Trip Cancellation Insurance
Because cancellations prior to departure, even for most medical reasons, do not guarantee a refund, students are strongly encouraged to consider trip cancellation insurance. Information will be made available to you in your on-line application materials.
Health and Safety
Students must verify that they have sufficient insurance coverage while on their program by completing the Insurance Coverage Form in their on-line application.
Many students find that the medical coverage they have at home may cover them while on their program, or with some variance or a higher deductible. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure their insurance coverage is valid and sufficient while on their program.
Be aware that many programs include health insurance as part of the program fee, so students may be covered by multiple health insurance policies.
Students participating programs abroad are welcome to enroll in the Íæż½ã½ã’s CISI health insurance policy prior to departure but it is not required.
CISI insurance is a primary health insurance policy and can be purchased for the time a student will be studying abroad. The policy will include*:
- Comprehensive accident/sickness coverage
- Medical evacuation
- repatriation of remains
- 24-7-365 worldwide assistance
- A comprehensive security evacuation plan.
* See the CISI brochure for more detailed information and policy exclusions and maximums.
The St. Catherine Health and Wellness Center is a certified travel clinic and you can contact them at 651.690.6714 for more information regarding immunizations, fees, and other health preparations.
Make sure the medication you use is available and legal to use in the destination where you are going by checking the embassy website. If not, find out what steps you may need to take in order to gain approval for its use.
Take medicine you will need for entire program with you:
When transporting medication make sure it is in its original, labeled containers along with documentation of the prescriptions. Learn what documentation you will need in order to bring your medication through customs by checking the embassy website of your destination country.
Restock medicine once you are in program destination:
When you are looking to refill your medicine sure your medications are available at the pharmacy in the same dosage you take at home. If they are not, find out what the implications may be and if there are appropriate substitutes.
Students will receive pertinent information regarding safety from their program provider prior to departure and upon arrival on-site.
Additional preparations and research can be done prior to departure by consulting the US Department of State Travel website. Specific destination information can be found here, including the most up-to-date travel alerts and warnings.
All students are highly encourage to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), a free service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals traveling abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Benefits to enrolling in this program include:
- Receive important information from the Embassy about safety conditions in your destination, helping you make informed decisions about your travel plans.
- Help the U.S. Embassy contact you in an emergency, whether natural disaster, civil unrest, or family emergency.
- Help family and friends get in touch with you in an emergency.
Family members and loved ones can also enroll in the program to receive these updates as well.
Students are encouraged to register their study abroad program destination, as well as any side trips they may take while overseas.
Students are advised to determine whether any immunizations are required of their host destination early in the process of preparing to study abroad. Information on illnesses and immunizations such as malaria, yellow fever and cholera may be obtained by visiting the Center for Disease Control’s web site at
