Global Studies Curriculum
Required Core Courses (27 credits)
The Globalizing World (100) - 3 credits
Language - 6 credits of same language, second one being intermediate
Economic Geography - Eco 222 - 3 credits
Intro to Religion & Culture – RS 100 - 3 credits
Cultural Anthropology – Ant 100 – 3 credits
America as World Power – His 224 – 3 credits
Globalization & International Law – PSC 211 – 3 credits
Capstone thesis (300-level) - 3 credits
Study Abroad/Internship (1 to 12 credits)
Students are strongly encouraged to do a Study Abroad semester or experience. Credits vary according to kind of Study Abroad, from a short trip to a semester long experience. Alternatively, for those students who can’t finance a Study Abroad experience, they might do an internship with an international corporation or a distance learning-type internship with an international NGO or non-profit.
These are some of the courses/experiences that have run recently or are under consideration:
• Study Tours to Egypt and India
• Marine Ecology in the Caribbean
• Study Tour to the Galapagos Islands
• Belize trip run by Nursing Department
• The England Tour
• Under consideration Study Abroad – Mexico (Spanish Professor Amelia Moreno); Peruvian Amazon (Dr. John Cigliano)
• The college is an affiliate of the School for Field Studies and is building a collaborative relationship with Asian University for Women in Bangladesh.
Options: Three Concentration Areas
Students must choose one area of concentration in addition to the core courses. Minimum of 6 courses (18 credits) from one of the three concentration below.
These courses largely stress the cultural, social, and religious aspects of globalization.
Examples of course options. Minimum of 6 courses, 18 credits
Religious Studies:
• Ancient Egyptian Religion – Rel 101
• Buddhism in America – Rel 225
• Hinduism in America – Rel 226
• Islam in America – Rel 227
• Religions of South & East Asia – Rel 120
• Death and Dying – Rel 220
Anthropology:
• Intro to Archeology – Ant 210
• Cultures of Caribbean – Ant 230
• World Music – Ant 215
• Tourism and Pilgrimage – Ant 225
• Women in Developing World – Ant 310
Social Work/ Sociology/ Psych:
• Community Organizing – Swk 300
• Intro to Peace Studies – Soc 245
• Social Justice: A Global Perspective - Soc 222
• Cross-cultural psychology – Psy 335
English/ Philosophy/ Spanish:
• English: Topics in World Literature – Eng 345
• Linguistics & the Development of the English Language – Eng 303
• World Philosophies – Phi 105
• Topics in Hispanic Culture (film) (Professor Amelia Moreno)
• Possible new Spanish language and culture courses (Professor Moreno)
Concentration II: International Business and Economics:
The courses of this area combine international business and international economics. The business courses cover global business structure, theories of trade and investment, international marketing strategies and policies. The economics courses explore the theory, policy, and markets for international trade and finance.
Examples of course options. Minimum of 6 courses, 18 credits
• International Business - BUA 240
• Global Marketing - Marketing 336
• Principles of Economics: Micro - Eco 102
• Principle of Economics: Macro - Eco 101
• International Economics - Eco 315
• New courses under consideration: e.g. History of Economic Thought; International Banking & Finance; Trade Policy; Regional business courses, as China, India, South America
Concentration III: Global Stewardship:
Courses in biology and other disciplines that address environmental issues, ecology, and conservation. Students can explore marine ecology, biodiversity, environmental science, as well as the role of disease in human communities and nature writing in this area.
Examples of course options. Minimum of 6 courses, 18 credits
• Sociology: Contemporary Environmental Issues – Soc/ Swk 270
• Concepts in Ecology and Environmental Issues – Bio 111
• Marine Ecology & Conservation – Bio 328
• Biodiversity & Conservation Biology – Bio 307
• Bioterrorism and Emerging Infectious Diseases – Bio/Hon 214
• Weather & Climate – GSC 102
• Environmental Chemistry – Che 320
• Seminar on environmental stewardship (for Living/Learning communities)
• Nature Writing (English Special Topics)
