International NGOs and Nonprofit Studies Minor/Certificate

Here we provide information on course requirements and course descriptions.

Certificate Requirements

课程描述

Upon completion of this program, students will have:

• Been exposed to the many ways that nongovernmental actors and groups of actors shape the world. Effectively contextualize INGOs as important members of global civil society and the global system.
• An understanding of global issues and problems and introduce them to the creative ways that INGOs solve these problems. Inform students about the objectives, approaches and tactics of specific INGOs.
• Been introduced to community engagement through the RI Food Justice Project.
• Taken part in INGO activities through internships, which give students practical and valuable job experience and allow them to apply ideas and theories explored in the classroom.
• Cultivated their critical-thinking skills through in-depth case studies of INGOs across a range of issue areas.
• Honed their skills for success in working with/for INGOs: carrying out research, 进行辩论, providing evidence and persuading a listener, writing clearly and concisely, and speaking publicly.
• Engaged with important global issues.

Declaring a minor allows you to explore other areas of interest and make interdisciplinary connections. Minor areas at RIC complement and reinforce all major areas of study. By declaring a minor, you can set yourself apart as a candidate for job, internship and volunteer opportunities.

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