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:
Complete at least 12 credits from the following courses from a minimum of two departments:
| ANTH 1101/SOC 1101 | Cultural Diversity | 3 cr |
| ANTH 1121/SOC 1121/WMST 1121 | Women Across Cultures | 3 cr |
| BUSN 1130 | Introduction to International Business | 3 cr |
| GEOG 1121 | World Regional Geography | 3 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, SMLI 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.