MCCCD Program Description

Major: 6212 Catalog Year: 2023-2024 Effective Term: 2009 Summer I Last Admit Term: 2013 Summer I Award: AC Total Credits: 16 CIP Code: 45.1101	Primary College: Initiating College: Mesa Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: College-Specific Program Availability: Field of Interest: Not Found Instructional Council: Vice Presidents of Academic Affairs (72) GPA: 2.00
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Description: The interdisciplinary Academic Certificate (AC) in Global Citizenship enhances students understanding of the world around them and current social issues such as economic and social justice, human and civil rights, world and regional conflicts, environmental degradation, cultural diversity, and political change. Through a combination of coursework and experiential learning, students develop skills in critical thinking, inquiry, and discourse while becoming more informed, socially responsible, and engaged citizens of their communities, country, and world. The certificate includes specialized tracks in the impact of diverse cultures on American life: Impact of Diverse Cultures on American Life; Political and Economic Interdependence of the International Community; Global Study of Cultures, Religions, and Values; Regional Study of Cultures, Religions, and Values; and Science, technology and the world.

Required Courses

GLO298AA Special Projects 1

Select 6 credits from the following courses
ASB102 Introduction to Cultural and Social Anthropology (3)
COM263 Elements of Intercultural Communication (3)
ECN213 The World Economy (3)
GCU121 World Geography I: Eastern Hemisphere (3)
GCU122 World Geography II: Western Hemisphere (3)

HIS243 History of World Religions (3) OR
REL243 World Religions (3)

POS120 World Politics (3)
PSY132 Psychology and Culture (3) 6

Credits: 7

Restricted Electives
Students will choose 9-10 credits from one of the four tracks Any prefixed course(s) except courses used to satisfy Required Courses area Track 1: Impact of Diverse Cultures on American Life: Credits: 9 Courses for Track 1 must be selected from the following disciplines: AIS, ASB, CCS, COM, EDU, ENH, HIS, HUM, IGS, MCO, MHL, PSY, REL, SOC, SPH, WST Courses selected under Track 1 must satisfy both of the following General Education Requirements: Awareness Area C and Core Areas SB or HU or L Track 2: Political and Economic Interdependence of the International Community: Credits: 9 Courses for Track 2 must be selected form the following disciplines: ECN, IBS, POS, SBU Courses selected under Track 2 must satisfy both of the following General Education Requirements: Awareness Area G and Core Area SB Track 3: Global Study of Cultures, Religions, and Values: Credits: 9 Courses for Track 3 must be selected from the following disciplines: ASB, COM, DAH, ENH, GCU, HIS, HUM, IGS, MHL, PHI, PSY, REL, SOC Courses selected under Track 3 must satisfy both of the following General Education Requirements: Awareness Area G and Core Areas SB or HU or L Foreign Languages: All of the following 201, 202, 203, or 204 level classes are also acceptable under Track 3: ARB, FRE, GER, HEB, ITA, JPN, RUS, SPA Track 4: Science, Technology, and the World: Credits: 9-10 ASB231 Introduction to Archaeological Field Methods 4 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 GPH111 Introduction to Physical Geography 4 + GPH210 Introduction to Environmental Geography 3 PHS120 Introduction to Physical Science: Astronomy, Meteorology, Geology and Oceanography 4 SOC180 Social Implications of Technology 3	Credits: 9-10

General Electives
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Program Competencies
1. Explain the nature of culture, political systems, economic systems, religion, and language and their impact on individuals. (ASB102) 2. Describe variations in social, economic, and political phenomena in major world regions, especially Europe, Russia, North Africa, and the Asian world. (GCU121) 3. Describe variations in social, economic, and political phenomena in major world regions, especially Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and North America. (GCU122) 4. Describe specific issues related to the study of interstate relations: e.g., national security, war, economic, integration, and trade. (POS120) 5. Research and identify literary forms, compare and contrast plot variations and demonstrate awareness of cultural points of view. (COM263) 6. Describe the impact that the international economy, including free trade, protectionism, and finance, has on a given country`s economy. (ECN213) 7. Apply academic studies to world current events in an experiential setting. (GLO298AA) 8. Describe philosophical and religious ideas of Asia within the context of world civilization (HIS243) 9. Summarize current knowledge about human diversity in behavior and culture and applications of behavioral and cognitive principles to enhance multi-cultural interactions. (PSY132) 10. Describe the influence of world religions on social, economic, and political developments. (PHI/REL243)
+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites. ++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected. MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 4-28-09

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