Global Studies - Specialization, I.C.

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The Global Studies Institutional Certificate is part of the Interdisciplinary Studies, A.A. degree. The specialization is a 12 semester hour academic certificate designed to aid students in understanding the complex interrelationships between nations and their inhabitants. The program utilizes a cross disciplinary approach, encouraging students to embrace global issues from multiple perspectives. This certificate will provide a unifying framework to help students contribute to our increasingly interconnected world as responsible global citizens. It establishes a unique foundation for the pursuit of varied majors and careers, from liberal arts and social science to international business. (All courses are core curriculum courses and will transfer as core to all Texas public universities.)

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First Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credits: 3
XXXX 1411 - Beginning Foreign Language Credits: 4 ¹

Second Semester ‐ Spring

ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the Present) Credits: 3 OR
HUMA 1301 - Introduction to Humanities I Credits: 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credits: 3
XXXX #3## - Life & Physical Sciences Elective Credits: 3 ³
XXXX 1412 - Beginning Foreign Language 1 Credits: 4 ¹

Second Year

First Semester ‐ Fall

ENGL 2332 - World Literature I Credits: 3 OR
ENGL 2333 - World Literature II Credits: 3
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography Credits: 3
GEOG 1301 - Physical Geography Credits: 3
XXXX 2311 - Intermediate Foreign Language I Credits: 3 ¹

Second Semester ‐ Spring

ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II Credits: 3
PHIL 1304 - Introduction to World Religions Credits: 3 OR
PHIL 2316 - Classical Philosophy Credits: 3 OR
HUMA 2323 - World Cultures Credits: 3
XXXX 2312 - Intermediate Foreign Language II Credits: 3 ¹

Notes:

A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum section of this catalog.