Delaware County Community College
Associate in Arts, Global Studies
Philadelphia, USA
Associate of Arts
DURATION
3 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
The major in Global Studies will give students interdisciplinary perspectives on the interplay of local and global communities as well as prepare students to participate effectively in this global environment.
The program is designed for students planning to earn at least a bachelor's degree in areas such as International Relations, International Studies, Global Affairs, National Security Studies, and Peace and Conflict Studies.
Start Date
Every semester.
- Fall Semester: Late August
- Spring Semester: Early January
- Summer Semester: Late May
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Locate regions of the world accurately and understand their environmental, anthropological, sociological, and cultural attributes
- Demonstrate knowledge of the history of human culture, including the effects of the interrelationships between various cultures
- Recognize various cultural organizations
- such as political, religious, economic, or philosophical, and how they influence their native culture and other cultures
- Discuss the impact of artistic expression within specific cultures and across cultures
- Demonstrate at least an elementary ability to speak and understand a foreign language in both oral and written form
- Understand the concept of globalization in its environmental, anthropological, sociological, or cultural connotations and consider the benefits and detriments attached
- Demonstrate self-awareness and an understanding of others' cultural values, beliefs, and communication styles and an appreciation for this diversity
Course requirements are available below.