Requirements
There are five requirements to complete the Certificate in International Learning (CIL) before you convocate as an undergraduate. The first requirement to satisfy is the online Orientation, and the Capstone Project is done towards the end of your degree, when you will have completed most or all of the other CIL requirements. There are various options to satisfy Intercultural Experience and Co-curricular and Communication, giving you choices for navigating the program.
In this online course, you will review program requirements, make your plan to complete the CIL, meet virtually with other CIL students, and explore intercultural communication concepts.
You must complete 12 credits in CIL-approved, global courses at U of A. A number of faculties offers these courses.
You can satisfy the intercultural experience requirement by going abroad (6+ weeks), working in a cross-cultural environment in Canada (100+ hours) or living in the International House (1+ year).
Satisfy this requirement by completing two of the following: 1) earn co-curricular activity points, 2) gain second language competency and/or 3) complete intercultural communication training.
In your capstone project, you reflect on what you learned from completing the various requirements of the CIL.