Distinction in International Perspectives
The Distinction in International Perspectives is a graduation honor designed to promote, acknowledge, and reward individual students’ real, life-changing growth during their studies at Harper College. A student who earns the Distinction in International Perspectives will meet the following requirements:
* Grade of C or better in 12 hours of interdisciplinary academic coursework
* Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
* Complete the Abstract and Prospectus of the project proposal
* Capstone project
Students are supported through the Prospectus and Capstone activities by the Director of International Education and qualified faculty advisors/ mentors. The Distinction offers students an opportunity to work closely with Harper faculty and exposes students to different cultures, creating a unique advantage for students’ future employment, scholarship possibilities, and higher education experiences.
For more information, contact the Director of the Office of International Education by email rjohnson@harpercollege.edu or telephone 847-925-6429.
Courses that may be applied toward the required 12 hours of interdisciplinary academic study:
ANT 101, 202, 203, 206, 207
ARC 223
ART 133
BIO 150
CHN 101, 102, 201, 202
DIT 205
EDU 220
FAS 110
FIS 280
FRN 101, 102, 201, 205, 210
GEG 100, 101, 103, 104
GER 101, 102, 201, 205, 210, 230
HED 200, 202, 204
HMS 121
HSC 225
HST 105, 121, 210, 214, 231, 232, 241, 242, 243, 245
HUM 104, 105, 106, 107, 110, 125
JPN 101, 102, 201, 202, 205
LNG 205, 225
LIT 208, 220, 223, 224
MGT 165
MUS 104
PHI 160, 190, 205, 215
PSC 250, 260, 270, 280
SCM 230
SGN 210
SOC 101, 120, 205, 215, 230, 235
SPA 101, 102, 201, 202, 205, 210
SPE 121
**Please note that students may not apply any more than TWO courses per prefix (e.g., LIT) toward the 12-hour interdisciplinary requirement.
Forms:
These forms represent the steps in the process of completing the Distinction in International Perspectives. Each form includes detailed instructions.
1. Inquiry Form: Fill this form out prior to meeting with the Director of International Education.
2. Abstract and Consent Form: This form will be completed in conjunction with your faculty advisor/mentor.
3. Prospectus Form: This form describes what is required in the Prospectus and sets a timetable for completion of the various components of the Distinction Project.
