Global Focus - Choose two courses from the following:

• ANTH 1110 /GEOG 1110  - Introduction to Sustainability Credits: 3
• ANTH 2201 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credits: 3
• CMST 2210 - Intercultural Communication Credits: 3
• ENGL 2210 - Global Literature Credits: 3
• GEOG 1106 - World Regional Geography Credits: 3
• HIST 1103 - Contemporary World History Credits: 3
• HIST 1111 - Modern World Civilizations I: 1500-1870 Credits: 4
• HIST 1121 - Modern World Civilizations II: 1870 to the Present Credits: 4
• HUM 2234 /WGST 2234  - Women in Global Perspective Credits: 3 
• MUSC 1101 - Introduction to World Music Credits: 3
• PHIL 1115 - Comparative World Religions Credits: 3

Area Focus - Choose five credits from the following:

• FREN 1101 - Beginning French Language and Culture I Credits: 5
• FREN 1102 - Beginning French Language and Culture II Credits: 5
• FREN 1111 /HUM 1311  - Introduction to French Culture Credits: 3 
• GEOG 1101 - Geography of the United States Credits: 3
• GERM 1101 - Beginning German Language and Culture I Credits: 5
• GERM 1102 - Beginning German Language and Culture II Credits: 5
• GERM 1111 /HUM 1211  - Introduction to German Culture Credits: 3 
• GERM 2201 - Intermediate German Language and Culture I Credits: 4
• GERM 2202 - Intermediate German Language and Culture II Credits: 4
• HIST 1160 - History of Africa Credits: 4
• HIST 2242 /WGST 2242  - History of Women in Modern America Credits: 3
• HIST 2280 - History of Immigration and Ethnicity in the United States Credits: 4
• HUM 1511 - Introduction to Islam and Culture Credits: 3
• HUM 1611 - Arab History and Cultures Credits: 3
• HUM 2231 - Introduction to Africa Credits: 3
• HUM 2232 - Women in Western Civilization Credits: 3
• HUM 2233 /WGST 2233  - Women in American Culture Credits: 3
• SPAN 1101 - Beginning Spanish Language and Culture I Credits: 5
• SPAN 1102 - Beginning Spanish Language and Culture II Credits: 5
• HUM 1111 /SPAN 1111  - Spanish and Latin American Culture: Pre-Columbian Civilizations Credits: 3
• SPAN 1112 /HUM 1112  - Spanish and Latin American Culture: Conquest to present Credits: 3 
• SPAN 2201 - Intermediate Spanish Language and Culture I Credits: 4
• SPAN 2202 - Intermediate Spanish Language and Culture II Credits: 4

Program Goals

By completing this certificate, students will achieve the following learning goals:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the interdependent impact of political, social, and economic facets upon our well-being in a global world; and
2. Develop tools for engagement and effective advocacy as global citizens.

Completion Requirements

• A minimum of 12 semester credits must be completed at ARCC.
• A minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in courses numbered 1000 or above at ARCC.
• A minimum grade of C must be earned in all program and additional requirements.
• All course requirements must be complete before a certificate will be awarded.
• To complete your program, please submit the appropriate application found here.
• The requirements of this program are subject to change without notice.

1st Year