MCCCD Program Description

Major: 6212N Catalog Year: 2023-2024 Effective Term: 2020 Fall Last Admit Term: 2023 Summer Award: AC Total Credits: 15-16 CIP Code: 30.2001	Primary College: Initiating College: Mesa Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: College-Specific Field of Interest: Culture and Society Instructional Council: Vice Presidents for Academic Affairs (72) GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as: 19-3041.00 Sociologists 25-1067.00 Sociology Teachers, Postsecondary

Description: The Academic Certificate (AC) in Global Citizenship is an interdisciplinary program intended to assist students in understanding the interconnectedness of peoples and societies, have them develop a general knowledge of history and world events, and accept and celebrate the richness of human diversity and different cultural values and attitudes. The certificate is designed to enhance students` understanding of the world around them and current social and cultural issues such as economic and social justice, human and civil rights, endangered indigenous populations, world and regional conflicts, environmental degradation and its impact on cultures, political change, and cultural diversity.

Required Courses

GLO298AA Special Projects 1

Students can select two of the following courses (6 credit hours). These courses are broad survey classes. Classes with more specificity of topics will be in the elective category. The courses must have a Global Awareness (G) general education designation.

ASB100 Introduction to Global Health 3
ASB102 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology 3
COM263 Elements of Intercultural Communication 3
GCU102 Introduction to Human Geography 3
POS120 World Politics 3
PSY132 Psychology and Culture 3
REL100 World Religions 3
HES210 Cultural Aspects of Health and Illness 3
HIS102 History of Western Civilization 1789 to Present 3
MHL143 Music in World Cultures 3
SUS100 Introduction to Sustainability 3

Credits: 7

Restricted Electives
In addition to the two Required Courses, students must choose 8-9 Restricted Elective credits. Students should focus their selection on the following areas, and take their electives within these areas. Focus Area: Impact of Diverse Cultures on American Life Issues to be studied in this area include, but are not limited to immigration, communication, education, pluralism, cultural diversity, popular culture. Courses that qualify in this area must have a Cultural Diversity [C] general education designation. Focus Area: Global Study of Cultures, Religions, Economics, and Politics Issues to be studied in this area include, but are not limited to, women`s rights, family planning, migration, religious diversity, human rights, origin and development of civilizations. Courses that qualify in this area must have a Global Awareness [G] general education designation. Focus Area: Science, Technology, and the World Issues to be studied in this area include, but are not limited to, climate change, sustainability, environmental degradation, use of natural resources. Courses that qualify in this area must have a Natural Science [SG] or [SQ] general education designation and include the following: ASM104 Bones, Stones, and Human Evolution 4 BIO105 Environmental Biology 4 BIO107 Introduction to Biotechnology 4 CHM107 Chemistry and Society 3 GLG110 Geological Disasters and the Environment 3 GPH213 Climate and Weather 3	Credits: 8-9

General Electives
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Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the nature of culture, political systems, economic systems, religion, and language and their impact on individuals. (ASB102, POS120, REL100, HIS102, [C], [G]) 2. Analyze the impact of humans on the earth, including issues pertaining to social, cultural, and environmental sustainability. (ASB100, GCU102, SUS100, [C], [G]) 3. Explore diverse cultural contexts through examination of linguistics and intercultural communication. (ASB102, COM263, [C], [G]) 4. Apply academic studies to world current events in an experiential setting. (GLO298AA, [C], [G], [SG], [SQ]) 5. Investigate current knowledge about human diversity in behavior and culture how multi-cultural interactions occur in the world. (ASB102, COM263, PSY132, [C], [G]) 6. Examine how culture influences health and illness on a global level, including global health challenges and disparities from a broad social, ecological, and cultural context. (ASB100, HES210, [C],[G], [SG] [SQ]) 8. Describe the study of music in rituals and the impact of cultures on musical styles, communication, and the arts. (MHL143, ASB102, REL100, [C], [G])
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. ++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected. MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 25, 2020

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