Global Studies, Associate in Arts
Effective; Fall, 2016
The major in Global Studies will give students interdisciplinary perspectives on the interplay of local and global communities as well as prepare students to participate effectively in this global environment. The program is designed for students planning to earn at least a bachelor's degree in areas such as International Relations, International Studies, Global Affairs, National Security Studies, and Peace and Conflict Studies.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Locate regions of the world accurately and understand their environmental, anthropological, sociological and cultural attributes
- Demonstrate knowledge of the history of human culture, including the effects of the interrelationships between various cultures
- Recognize various cultural organizations; such as political, religious, economic, or philosophical, and how they influence their native culture and other cultures
- Discuss the impact of artistic expression within specific cultures and across cultures
- Demonstrate at least an elementary ability to speak and understand a foreign language in both oral and written form
- Understand the concept of globalization in its environmental, anthropological, sociological, or cultural connotations and consider the benefits and detriments attached
- Demonstrate a self-awareness and an understanding of other's cultural values, beliefs, and communication styles and an appreciation for this diversity
First Semester (15-16 credits)
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENG 100 - English Composition I | 3 |
| COMM 100 - Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| HIS 150 - World Civilizations I | 3 |
| Please pick one of the following courses highlighted in blue: | |
| DPR 100 - Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| DPR 101 - Introduction to Computer Science | 3 |
| Please pick one of the following courses highlighted in blue: | |
| MAT 120 - Modern College Mathematics | 3 |
| MAT 121 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics | 3 |
| MAT 135 - Business Precalculus | 3 |
| MAT 151 - College Algebra | 4 |
| MAT 152 - Precalculus | 4 |
| MAT 160 - Calculus I | 4 |
Second Semester (16 credits)
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| ENG 112 - English Composition II: Writing About Literature | 3 |
| HIS 160 - World Civilizations II | 3 |
| POL 200 - World Affairs | 3 |
| Please pick one of the following courses highlighted in blue: | |
| SOC 110 - Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| PSY 140 - General Psychology | 3 |
| Electives |
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| Any transferable Scientific Inquiry designated science course (4 credits) |
| Notes |
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Third Semester (15 credits)
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| COMM 102 - Communication Across Cultures | 3 |
| ECO 210 - Macroeconomic Principles | 3 |
| HUM 160 - Introduction to World Religions | 3 |
| Please pick one of the following courses highlighted in blue: | |
| SOC 215 - Experiences in Diversity | 3 |
| PSY 225 - Experiences in Diversity | 3 |
| Electives |
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| Foreign Language (3 credits) |
Fourth Semester (15 credits)
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| ART 111 - Art History II to Art from the Renaissance through Contemporary Times | 3 |
| BUS 101 - Introduction to International Business | 3 |
| Electives |
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| Foreign Language (3 credits) |
| Open Electives (6 credits) |
| Notes |
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Open Electives: See Advisor or Counselor
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Total Credits: 61-62
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