Global Studies Concentration

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Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences

Bedford Campus and Lowell Campus - Day and Evening NOTE: Honors Courses - Days in Lowell

Program Description:

The Global Studies Associate in Arts, Liberal Arts and Sciences degree program is an interdisciplinary program of study that examines social, cultural, environmental and political issues within a world historical context. The program challenges students to critically evaluate the commonalities and differences within various cultural and social frameworks, and looks at relationships between international and national systems that influence the world community.

Career and Transfer Outlook:

Most students in Global Studies continue their studies toward a bachelor’s degree. Students may pursue various careers in teaching, government, business or law.

Helpful Hints:

Students are encouraged to begin taking courses aimed at completing their English and math requirements immediately upon entering the college. Also, students who place into reading courses on the college placement test should complete that requirement without delay.

Required Courses

ENG 101 - English Composition I 3
ENG 102 - English Composition II: An Introduction to Literature 3
Mathematics* Elective 3
Laboratory Science Elective 4
Mathematics*/Science Elective 3-4
Mathematics*/Science Elective 3-4
ANT 101 - Cultural Anthropology 3
HST 130 - History of World Civilization Before 1500 3
HST 131 - History of World Civilization After 1500 3
Government Elective 3
Global Studies Elective** 3
Global Studies Elective** 3
Global Studies Elective** 3
Literature Elective 3
Elective*** 3
Elective*** 3
Elective*** 3
Global Studies Electives (Choose 9 credits):
World Language Sequence
REL 102 - Religions of Asia 3
HST 136 - Vietnam: the War and the Country 3
HST 137 - History of Russia 3
ENV 115 - Environmental Studies 3
SOC 118 - Multicultural Communications 3
International Fellowship
GGY 120 - World Geography 3
Approved Electives
SOC 914 - The Middle East-Honors 3

Total Credits: 61-63

**Must satisfy a Humanities Division Global Studies Elective. See list in the Academic Planning Center.

***If math, must be MAT 100 or above

Special Requirements for Liberal Arts and Sciences: A two-semester history sequence (HST courses) is required for graduation. *MAT 120, MAT 177, MAT 180, MAT 185, MAT 189, MAT 190, MAT 250, MAT 270, MAT 271, MAT 290, MAT 291. Additional coursework may be required based on college placement testing. MAT 060, MAT 065, MAT 070, MAT 075, MAT 077 and MAT 080 will not satisfy any requirement in this program. Students are urged to meet with their academic advisor for proper course sequencing.