International Knowledge & Experience program
IKE: Become a Global Gorilla
The International Knowledge and Experience (IKE) Certificate promotes international
knowledge and encourages student international experiences. The IKE certificate consists
of three components of international experience – Study Abroad, Academic Courses,
and Co Curricular
programming. A student may complete any two of the components to
fulfill the certificate requirements. Students completing IKE by choosing to include the
Academic Courses component will also receive a notation on their academic transcript.
IKE Components
Study Abroad
Earning credit through a PSU Study Abroad program, or any approved
partner study abroad program.
International students taking credit courses at PSU fulfill this component.
Check out your study abroad options by visiting the PSU Study Abroad web page
Academic Coursework
This component has two areas (language study and international
coursework) and both must be completed to fulfill the component. The foreign language
area is fulfilled by completing two semesters in the same foreign language with a grade of
C or better. (Equivalencies may be considered with the approval of the MLL dept.) The
international coursework area is fulfilled 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
for international students set by the University. They may also meet the international
coursework area by taking one (two with permission) course with a significant modern
US focus.
See current International Studies courses that are offered by visiting the current Schedules of Classes.
Co-Curricular Activities & Events
This component is fulfilled by participating in a number of intercultural activities,
lectures, meetings, student organizations, etc. equaling 60 units. The units are
calculated from an approved list maintained by the International Programs and Services.
