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

COMM 1131

Intercultural Communication

3 cr

Complete one of the following two courses:

BUSN 2125/HSMA 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/SOC 1101	Cultural Diversity	3 cr
	Or
SOC 1101/ANTH 1101	Cultural Diversity	3 cr
ANTH 1121/SOC 1121/WMST 1121	Women Across Cultures	3 cr
	Or
SOC 1121/ANTH 1121/WMST 1121	Women Across Cultures	3 cr
	Or
WMST 1121/ANTH 1121/SOC 1121	Women Across Cultures	3 cr
BUSN 1130	Introduction to International Business	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