Global Studies Certificate
18 Credits
The purpose of the Global Studies certificate is to offer educational opportunities for a student to become a productive, global citizen and future leader in the community, state, nation, and world. This certificate complements many academic fields and any career that benefits from a global perspective.
Required Courses – 18 Credits
Complete one of the following two courses:
| BUSN 2125 | Business Practices in the Global Market | (3 cr) |
| HSMA 2125 | Business Practices in the Global Market | (3 cr) |
Complete at least 12 credits from the following courses from a minimum of two departments:
| ANTH 1101 | Cultural Diversity | (3 cr) |
| Or | |
| SOC 1101 | Cultural Diversity | (3 cr) |
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| ANTH 1121 | Women Across Cultures | (3 cr) |
| Or | |
| SOC 1121 | Women Across Cultures | (3 cr) |
| Or | |
| WMST 1121 | Women Across Cultures | (3 cr) |
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| BUSN 1130 | Introduction to International Business | (3 cr) |
| BUSN 1132 | Introduction to International Marketing | (3 cr) |
| GEOG 1121 | World Regional Geography | (3 cr) |
| HIST 1103 | History of World Civilizations 3 | (4 cr) |
| HIST 1131 | Family: Sex/Gender/Power: A Cross-Cultural, Historical Perspective | (3 cr) |
| MUSC 1121 | Introduction to World Music | (3 cr) |
| PHIL 1140 | Environmental Ethics | (3 cr) |
| PHIL 1150 | Introduction to World Religions | (3 cr) |
| POLS 1150 | Introduction to World Politics and Globalization | (3 cr) |
| PSYC 2400 | Psychology of Religion and Spirituality | (3 cr) |
| THTR 2111 | World Cinema | (3 cr) |
| Topics Study Abroad Course (strongly recommended) | 3 |
| CHIN FREN GERM JAPN or SPAN language course | 5 |
| MnTC Goal 8 course | 3-5 |
Other Certificate Requirements
- Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for college-level coursework (courses numbered 1000 and above) completed at Normandale.
- Earn at least one third of the required certificate credits from Normandale.
Gainful Employment Disclosure
Data compiled about this program by the colleges and universities of Minnesota State is available at www.normandale.edu/ge