Students wishing to transfer to four-year colleges to prepare for careers in global history and area studies, international relations, intercultural counseling, international business, teaching, foreign service, journalism, and global mediation and conflict resolution, should choose this option. Emphasis is placed on courses that have a strong international focus. Study in another country through the International Center is highly recommended. See your counselor for advice.
Graduates of this program will be able to:
Demonstrate language proficiency at the upper elementary level including an appraisal of the relationship between the language and other elements of the culture investigated
Analyze specific discipline content from a global perspective, distinguishing and evaluating various perspectives within the discipline and the wider world
Express and demonstrate cultural competence in a diverse global environment preferably through a study abroad experience or an intercultural community service experience
Interpret, synthesize, and communicate diverse historical, economic, artistic, cultural and social perspectives in a global setting
Requirements
General Education – 45 credits as described on page 51. It is recommended that students choosing this program select general education courses that focus on global perspectives and international studies. However, students should check the transfer requirements of their transfer institution. It is highly recommended that students work with a Student Development Specialist to select their General Education courses.
Career Studies – 12-14 credits as follows: At least one course must be a 200 level course.
Career Studies – 6-8 credits from among the following:
*Languages 6-8 (Two-Semester Sequence)
Career Studies – 6 credits for students who are completing the 6-8 credit language requirement; 12 credits for students who have met the language* requirement:
ANTH 106** Cultures of the World 3
ANTH 205 Culture and Personality 3
ENVR 105** Environmental Studies 3
or
ENVR 107** Environmental Science 4
HGEO 105** Human Geography 3
HIST 107** Contemporary World History 3
HIST 217** Modern Latin American History 3 HIST 225** History of Modern Asia 3
HIST 227** Middle Eastern History 3 POLI 109 Current Global Topics 3
POLI 227 Comparative Politics 3
Electives — 3 credits
BUSI 251*** Global Business 3
Study Abroad
Students are strongly encouraged to study in another country while earning credits towards their degree. The Brookdale Community College International Center will assist in placing students in a study-abroad program. It is recommended that students investigate the study-abroad option early in their course selection.
*Students with no prior language study are required to take two consecutive semesters of a modern language (6-8 credits). Students who can demonstrate proficiency at the upper elementary level (Completion of Level 2) can satisfy this requirement by appropriate documentation and counselor evaluation in conjunction with the Language Department. Students electing to take language courses beyond the required credits may apply them to General Education and/or Elective Requirements. Students who wish to pursue a major in international studies at a four-year school are advised that intermediate proficiency in a language is often required.
** These General Education courses may be used to satisfy General Education requirements or career, but not both.
***Recommended for students pursuing an international major in business. See your Student Development Specialist (counselor) to verify transferability.
Suggested Sequence – Social Sciences Program A.A. Degree International Studies Option
The following sequence is an example of how this degree can be completed in two years. This sequence is based on satisfaction of all Basic Skills requirements and prerequisites and presumes a Fall Term start date. An individual’s program may vary depending on transfer institution, career objectives, or individual needs. See your counselor for other options and to monitor your progress.
(1) One course is required from the Cultural & Global Awareness knowledge area. Students may meet the requirement while simultaneously fulfilling the General Education requirement for another knowledge area.
(2) A minimum of 12 credits are required from the Mathematics, Sciences or Technological Competency or Information Literacy knowledge areas.
Credits required for degree: 60-62
Degree Audit
Your progress toward your degree is available through WebAdvisor. Refer to page 24 for details.
For-additional information on transfer visit the Transfer Resources website at http://transfer.brookdalecc.edu
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