The Center for International Education, located on the Clarkston Campus of Georgia Perimeter College, coordinates college-wide international program activities. Highlights include the following:
- Study abroad opportunities across the disciplines to multiple countries throughout the world, as offered through the University System of Georgia (USG) and GPC
- Workshops for faculty, staff and students
- Faculty development opportunities through the USG and GPC
- International and community outreach
- Negotiation and implementation of international grants
International Certificate
This certificate represents a concentration of courses from the core curriculum that prepares GPC students to better understand and take part in an increasingly connected global community and to prepare for transfer to four-year programs in majors with an international focus (International Business, International or Comparative Politics, Foreign Language, Area Studies, etc.).
Students who are completing an Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree in any major are eligible. Students are encouraged to begin as early as possible. There are no extra credit hours required for most majors; the requirements for the certificate can be completed while completing core course requirements. However, a specific set of core courses must be completed. For more information, visit the CIE website.
Study Abroad
Studying abroad allows students to combine academic coursework with an overseas experience, making their education even more globally relevant. GPC students can find an array of study abroad opportunities through the CIE. For eligible students, financial aid can be applied towards the costs, and scholarships are available for approved programs. Students should plan at least six to 12 months in advance and work closely with a study abroad advisor throughout the process.
To be eligible to study abroad, students should have completed all required Learning Support/ESL coursework, have a minimum current 2.0 grade point average, and be in good academic standing. Eligibility requirements for non-GPC programs vary.
Contact the Center for International Education for additional information about current programs at 678- 891-3230 or visit the GPC website.