Global Education
Experience a global perspective at Edgewood College, where the heart knows no boundaries.
Creating a Globalized Campus
Our aim at Edgewood College is to broaden your understanding of the world and the people who live in it. That’s why we offer a curriculum that teaches you about global dynamics and the value of other cultures. We’ll prepare you to be a global citizen who can make a difference in the world. We always strive to create a welcoming campus where everyone’s viewpoint is valued. Together, we can create a global-oriented learning community that is more diverse and open-minded.
Center for Global Education
The Center for Global Education at Edgewood College oversees and promotes international initiatives to help you expand your worldview. You’ll learn to appreciate and respect other people’s perspectives, understand how we depend on each other globally, and accept differences.
As part of its core mission and liberal arts foundation, Edgewood College aspires to promote in students knowledge and experience of global dynamics in the contemporary world, the ability to analyze and to value other cultures, and the skills to become effective global citizens. To achieve this, Edgewood engages its faculty, students, and staff in the ongoing process of integrating a global perspective into all facets of campus life, linking curricular and co-curricular initiatives, and creating a more globally-oriented learning community.
The Center focuses on six areas to achieve this goal.
- Curriculum
- Study abroad
- Faculty development
- International students
- Activities outside the classroom to support global learning
- Initiatives to specific world regions
The Center’s director helps faculty include global perspectives in the curriculum, plan activities to reinforce learning, and offer global experiences through study abroad and faculty/student exchange.
Study Abroad
Experience another culture firsthand to learn about the world and your place in it. Edgewood offers a wide choice of programs that will enhance your liberal arts education with a global perspective.
International Students
Edgewood College welcomes students from all over the world. Today, students come to Edgewood from nearly 30 countries.
International University Partnerships
Edgewood College holds active partnerships with universities around the world. The Center for Global Education encourages the Edgewood community to join us in deepening and expanding each of these partnerships.
Zhaoqing University
Zhaoqing, China
http://eng.zqu.edu.cn
Partner since 2010
Scope of partnership:
- Student exchange (one-way exchange for ZQU students to study at Edgewood; open to any major)
- Faculty exchange
Beijing Union University
Beijing, China
http://english.buu.edu.cn/
Partner since 2010
Scope of partnership:
- Undergraduate Dual-Degree Business Program (for BUU students to study at Edgewood, open to Business majors)
- Faculty exchange
Masaryk University
Brno, Czech Republic
http://www.muni.cz/
Partner since 1994
Scope of partnership:
- Student exchange; open to students from all majors
- Faculty exchange
Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences
Karlsruhe, Germany
http://www.hs-karlsruhe.de/en/home.html
Partner since 2014
Scope of partnership:
- Student exchange for Business majors
- Short-term study abroad program
- Faculty exchange
Universidad Catolica de Santa Maria
Arequipa, Peru
http://www.ucsm.edu.pe/ (site in Spanish)
Partner since 2011
Scope of partnership:
- Student exchange
- Summer study abroad and service learning program for Spanish language undergraduate students and Sustainability Leadership graduate students
For Faculty and Advisors
Review resources for faculty members and academic advisors who work with study abroad and international students.
upGrad Brings Global Leadership to the Online Experience
Our partnership with upGrad combines passion for building a relevant and dynamic online learning experience – for local, national, and global adult learners. upGrad was formed to impact the lives of working professionals by helping them advance while they work, and this aligns directly with the mission and values of Edgewood College. Their understanding of the global market ensures that our online academic programs meet the highest standards of the industry, and that elevates your classroom and career experiences.
Come As You Are
Advancing diversity and inclusion through advocacy and support is a core commitment at Edgewood College. All students of color as well as LGBTQ+, low-income, first-generation, and undocumented students are invited to take part in the academic, financial, and personal support needed to create a positive college experience.