Identities and Global Citizenship Micro-Credential

 

College of Social Sciences

 

Earn a stand-alone micro-credential or earn a micro-credential as a current student:

 

  • To pursue a micro-credential as a professional or lifelong learner (outside of a degree program), please apply to the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Outreach College under the Non-Degree Seeking, Unclassified Programs option. There is no cost to apply and applications are generally processed within 5-10 business days.
  • If you are currently a UH Mānoa student, you can add a micro-credential to your existing studies without any application.

 

Register for your courses:

 

  • Once your application has been processed, or if you are currently enrolled, you can register for your courses via STAR GPS.
  • Be sure to check the micro-credential program page for pre-requisites or specific course sequences.

 

Complete the Statement of Intent form

 

  • Complete the Statement of Intent form and indicate the micro-credential you are interested in.
  • You will receive an email notification confirming receipt of your form

 

Complete your courses and claim your digital badge:

 

  • Complete and pass all of the required courses required for the micro-credential.
  • After successfully finishing your coursework, you will receive information on how to claim your shareable digital badge to showcase your new skills.

 

About This Micro-Credential

This micro-credential involves three Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) courses taught through partnerships with Meiji Gakuin University in Tokyo, Japan and Konan University in Kobe, Japan. Through real-time virtual collaboration with students in Japan, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of cultural diversity, global interconnectedness, and your own identities in a rapidly globalizing world. This experience enhances academic and personal growth while preparing you to thrive in diverse, international environments—an increasingly valuable asset in today’s global job market.

 

How to Get Started

Enroll in three courses designed for global learning.

• ES 422 requires completion of at least one DH or DS course or instructor consent. All courses are offered fully online through synchronous COIL classes, allowing you to participate in real-time dialogue with international peers. ES 101 is open to all students and will complete the DS requirement for ES 422; no previous experience with Ethnic Studies is required.

 

Coursework

Complete three 3-credit courses: ES 101 (Introduction to Ethnic Studies), ES 213 (Race, Class, Gender in Popular Culture), and ES 422 (Mixed Race Identities, Multiracial Experiences). All courses are delivered fully online with synchronous components that connect students in Hawaiʻi with peers in Japan for collaborative projects, discussions, and cultural exchange.

 

Who This Is For

This program attracts undergraduate students, early-career professionals, and lifelong learners interested in international relations, cultural studies, education, or global issues. It’s ideal for globally-minded individuals seeking to enhance intercultural competence, especially those in social sciences, education, international business, communication, or public policy. Students interested in international experience without travel will find real value in this program.

 

Competencies You will Gain

Micro-credential completers will be able to

• Explain how historical and political contexts influence personal and collective identity development

• Apply historical and contemporary perspectives to analyze how marginalized groups have responded to unequal systems of power

• Explain the role of collective action in contributing to social change at local and global levels

• Formulate evidence-based critiques of how race, class, gender, sexuality, and other social categories intersect to shape the representation of social groups across media forms

• Apply historical, cultural, and political frameworks to interpret how mixed-race identities are constructed and negotiated

• Formulate evidence-based evaluations of the challenges and opportunities identities present within varied social, political, and geographical environments

 

Stackability

Earning this micro-credential puts you on a pathway toward an Ethnic Studies certificate, Ethnic Studies major, or any Social Sciences major at UH Mānoa. All 9 micro-credential credits apply directly toward bachelor’s degrees at UH Mānoa. This program is particularly valuable for students pursuing international careers, as it showcases global experience and international collaboration to employers. Contact the appropriate department for specific degree requirements; Completion of a micro-credential does not guarantee acceptance into a degree program.

 

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