Focusing on the world class performance, the Global Studies Small Learning Community prepairs students for world citizenship by providing opportunities to develop the intellectual skills needed to make global connections among all disciplines. Global Studies offers rigorous academic curricula with three major themes intergrated into the subject matter of every course: global issues, global systems, and global cultures. The study of two years of a world language is required for all Global Studies students. Students can choose from the current language offerings of French, Spanish, and Italian.


Global Studies offers students the opportunity to embrace an academic curriculum that prepares them for an interconnected world and global economy. The community prepares students for post secondary education and provides oppourtunities to investigate global job market trends and explore global careers. Career success in fields such as business, government, banking, and media & communications require global knowledge and proficiency in world languages. Students experience first hand these careers through job shadowing and internships.


CORE GLOBAL STUDIES CURRICULUM

Students experience an academic program specifically designed with a global studies focus, and the knowledge of its practical applications remain key to all course study throughout the three-year program. The learning of world languages is a major factor in the Global Studies experience. Other unique course offerings and opportunities linked to a comprehensive program of global studies include:

For more information, contact Sharion Thurman-Reeves, thurmans@pcsb.org or call (727) 893 - 5452, ext 2005.