Global Option in Education and Human Ecology

Through the Global Option in Education and Human Ecology (GO EHE), undergraduate students deepen their cross-cultural understanding and communication skills and sharpen their proficiency working alongside individuals from other cultures. This is achieved through experiences abroad, globally themed coursework and immersions and a culminating portfolio. GO EHE activities are designed to internationalize a student’s degree, equipping them with the skills needed to thrive in their careers and graduate studies without adding significant time to graduation. Successfully completing the requirements will earn students the Education and Human Ecology Global Option designation on their transcript. 

Requirements

The EHE Global Option designation requires the completion of coursework and experiences in the following four areas:

Requirement 1: Global Education Experience (choose one)

Complete one approved immersive international experience

• International Academic Program
  • OSU Global Education Experience
  • Academic internship or experience abroad (approval required)

Requirement 2: International Learning (choose one)

Deepen global understanding through one of the following:

• EHE course with international/global content (Advisor approval required)
• Completion of three Inclusive Smart Society (ISS) courses (ISS I, ISS II, PBL, or ISS Festival)

Requirement 3: Culture, Language or Local Engagement (choose one)

Demonstrate cultural, linguistic, or community-based global engagement through one of the following:

• Language Proficiency
  • For majors with a language requirement: two additional language courses beyond the 1103
  • For majors without a language requirement: completion of language coursework through 1103
  • Documented proficiency in language besides English
• Participation in the English Conversation Program or Intercultural English Conversation Program (1 semester)
• Serve as an OIA Global Ambassador or Peer Advisor
• 1 semester of volunteer or work experience in a global-centric organization (approval and documentation required) 

Requirement 4: Capstone Portfolio (required)

Synthesize your global learning through the creation of a Capstone Portfolio, which includes:

• Curated selection of photos, articles, media, and personal reflections that demonstrate learning across Modules 1–3
• A required discussion of the portfolio and assigned module reading with one of the following:
  • Your academic advisor
  • The GO EHE advisor or designee
  • A documented presentation for class or other OSU program

Program Completion Requirements

• Students can complete requirements 1–3 in any order, but requirement 4 must be submitted last  
• Students must meet with GO EHE advisor for approval and enrollment in portfolio capstone 
• Capstone discussions must be documented and submitted as part of the portfolio