The Global Perspectives 21 program is designed to prepare students for the 21st century by providing the breadth of understanding and skills which are expected of students who have earned the bachelor's degree. The emphasis on a changing global community enriches the major and prepares students for leadership roles in an increasingly diverse world. The alpha seminar is the gateway to Global Perspectives 21 and the Drury experience. The course is writing-intensive, helping students develop skills for success in college including critical thinking and oral communication.
Students discuss a series of topics drawn from the American experience.
The alpha seminar serves as the first course in the GP21 curriculum. In completing the Global Perspectives 21 curriculum, students gain an integrated understanding of global issues and develop the skills necessary for success in careers which increasingly call upon people to understand international issues. Students develop competency in a second language, communication skills, reasoning and problem solving skills and a greater awareness and appreciation of other cultures. In the Global Futures course, the students examine the challenges of the future by drawing together science, the humanities and arts and the social sciences. Scientific Perspectives Scientific perspectives courses enhance science and mathematical understanding.