Program Overview
The UCIL Global Scholars Program is a four-year university preparation pathway integrating U.S. university coursework, faculty mentorship, and capstone-based learning. This reverse delivery model allows students to begin with the most advanced academic and leadership-focused coursework first. All courses are regionally accredited, carry three units each, and are delivered in eight-week formats.
The UCIL Global Scholars Program is a four-year university preparation pathway integrating U.S. university coursework, faculty mentorship, and capstone-based learning. This reverse delivery model allows students to begin with the most advanced academic and leadership-focused coursework first. All courses are regionally accredited, carry three units each, and are delivered in eight-week formats.
Year 1 - Global Thinker
CAP 194 – Career Pathways
Course Description
Explore global career pathways.
Capstone Project
Career innovation plan.
ENG 101 – Composition I
Course Description
Academic writing foundation.
Capstone Project
Global issues research essay.
COM 100 – Communication
Course Description
Public speaking and leadership communication.
Capstone Project
Leadership speech.
SOC 101 – Sociology
Course Description
Study global societies.
Capstone Project
Global society analysis.
Year 2 - Human Behavior
& Leadership
PSY 101 – Psychology
Course Description
Understand human behavior and cognition.
Capstone Project
Behavior case study analysis.
ENG 102 – Composition II
Course Description
Advanced research writing and analysis.
Capstone Project
Full academic research portfolio.
OGL 220 – Organizational Behavior
Course Description
Study team dynamics and organizational behavior.
Capstone Project
Organizational strategy analysis.
OGL 200 – Leadership
Course Description
Develop leadership and decision-making skills.
Capstone Project
Personal leadership development plan.
Year 3 - Data, Finance & Innovation
CIS 308 – Advanced Excel
Course Description
Advanced data analytics and modeling.
Capstone Project
Business analytics dashboard.
FIN 294 – Personal Finance
Course Description
Financial literacy and planning.
Capstone Project
Personal financial strategy.
CIS 310 – Data Visualization
Course Description
Create visual insights from data.
Capstone Project
Visualization portfolio.
PMG 240 – Project Management
Course Description
Project planning and execution.
Capstone Project
Project execution plan.
Year 4 - Foundations of Society
& Culture
POS 110 – Government
Course Description
Study political systems.
Capstone Project
Civic policy proposal.
HST 110 – U.S. History
Course Description
Modern U.S. history.
Capstone Project
Historical impact study.
HST 101 – Global History
Course Description
Global civilizations.
Capstone Project
Comparative analysis.
HCR 230 – Culture & Health
Course Description
Culture and healthcare systems.
Capstone Project
Cross-cultural case study.
Student Outcomes - 48 credits + 16 capstones.


