Global Citizenship Studies Certificate
Division: Social Sciences
PROGRAM CODE: 1C39156N
Financial Aid Eligible
The Global Citizenship Studies Certificate: As a result of completing this certificate program, students will be able to: 1. Describe key developments in the ongoing processes of globalization, climate change, mono-culturalization, decreasing biodiversity and ongoing social injustices and inequities 2. Analyze the concepts of global and local interdependence with reference to United Nations policies and documents 3. Critically consider and connect political, economic, cultural and ecological challenges as discussed in contemporary news and social media venues 4. Examine and practice strategies for resolution. This certificate requires a total of 21-22.5 units.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required core courses (6 units): | ||
| INDS 200 C | Introduction to Global Citizenship Studies | 3 |
| INDS 201 C | Global Citizenship Issues | 3 |
| List A: Select 1 course from each of the 4 areas below: (12 units) | 12 | |
| CULTURE AND SOCIETY | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | 3 | |
or ANTH 102HC | Honors Cultural Anthropology | |
| Intercultural Communication | 3 | |
| American Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
or ETHS 101HC | Honors American Ethnic Studies | |
| African-American History I | 3 | |
| African-American History II | 3 | |
| Chicana-o-x History I | 3 | |
| Chicana-o-x History II | 3 | |
| Native American History I | 3 | |
| Native American History II | 3 | |
| Asian Pacific American History | 3 | |
| Cross-Cultural Psychology (formerly PSY 237 C) | 3 | |
| BIOLOGY AND GEOGRAPHY | ||
| Environmental Science | 3 | |
| Nutrition and World Food Issue | 3 | |
| World Geography | 3 | |
or GEOG 100HC | Honors World Geography | |
| Physical Geography | 3 | |
| Cultural Geography | 3 | |
| ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE | ||
| International Economics | 3 | |
| Comparative Politics | 3 | |
| International Relations | 3 | |
| HUMANITIES | ||
| Multicultural Dance in the US | 3 | |
| Asian American Literature | 3 | |
| Mythology | 3 | |
| African-American Literature I | 3 | |
| African-American Literature II | 3 | |
| Survey of Arabic Literature (in translation) | 3 | |
or ENGL 260HC | Honors Survey of Arabic Literature | |
| Intro to Religious Studies | 3 | |
| Sociology of Religion | 3 | |
| Diversity in American Theatre | 3 | |
or THEA 107HC | Honors Diversity in Amer. Tht | |
| List B: Select minimum 1 course from Career Education list below: (3-4.5 units) | 3-4.5 | |
| Community and the Justice System | 3 | |
| Cultural Tourism | 3 | |
| Renewable Sustainable Energy | 3 | |
| World Cuisine | 3 | |
| Global Media | 3 | |
| Introduction to Public Health | 3 | |
or PHS 280HC | Honors Intro to Public Health | |
| Health and Social Justice | 3 | |
or PHS 281HC | Honors Health and Social Just | |
| Global and Community Health | 3 | |
| Total Units | 21-22.5 | |
Program Student Learning Outcomes
OUTCOME 1: have a greater awareness of the impact of globalization; acknowledge the connections among and implications of local, regional and global issues; have at least one skill for entry-level employment and to initiate impactful positive change.
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