International Knowledge and Experience (IKE)

Study Abroad

• Earning credit through a Pittsburg State University Study Abroad program, or any approved partner study abroad program.
• International students taking credit courses at Pittsburg State University will fulfill this component.

Academic Courses

This component consists of two areas, language study and international coursework, both of which must be completed to fulfill the component.

• Foreign Language: This area is satisfied by successfully completing a second-semester language course with a grade of C or better, or the equivalent. Equivalencies may be considered with the approval of the English and Modern Languages department.

• International Coursework: This area is satisfied by completing three courses in three different disciplines with a grade of C or better. Courses are selected from a list approved by the International Studies program.

International students may fulfill the foreign language area by meeting the English proficiency requirements for international students set by the University. They may also meet the international coursework area by taking one course (two with permission) with a significant modern US focus.

Co-curricular

This component is fulfilled by participating in various intercultural activities, lectures, meetings, student organizations, etc., totaling 60 units. The units are calculated from an approved list maintained by the International Programs and Services office.

Catalog – see program guides