Career Area: Liberal Arts & Sciences
Program: Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts & Sciences
Campus(es): Winona/Red Wing/Online
Major Details
Minnesota State College Southeast's 18-credit Global and Intercultural Studies certificate is designed to enhance your ability to communicate, work, and thrive in an increasingly diverse society.
Adding this credential to a career, trade, or technical program will help you become more employable and better prepared for today's workforce.
This cross-disciplinary certificate surveys information and insights from a variety of courses in communication, English, geography, history, humanities, political science, psychology, sociology, and world languages to develop the skills needed to interact in business, healthcare, and education.
To design your program, you will select two classes in each of three tiers: Communication, Human & Social Behavior, and Global History & Culture. You can choose classes emphasizing the multicultural United States or classes focusing on a wider global scope.
All graduates will achieve higher levels of verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills necessary to thrive in the contemporary work world.
Courses
Global and Intercultural Studies Certificate
A total of 18 credits is required to complete the certificate. You must select 2 classes (6 credits) in each of three tiers:
Tier One: Communication
Tier Two: Human & Social Behavior
Tier Three: Global History & Culture
Tier One: Communication
Take two courses from the list below for a total of 6 credits.
COMM1228 - Interpersonal Communication (3 credits)
COMM1420 - Social Media Communications (3 credits)
ENGL1265 - Multicultural Literature (3 credits)
ENGL1365 - Survey of British Literature (3 credits)
MCOM1100 - Introduction to Mass Communications (3 credits)
SPAN1240 - Beginning Spanish I* (4 credits)
SPAN1342 - Beginning Spanish II* (4 credits)
*Only one Spanish course can be counted in Tier One. If a Spanish course is taken, Tier One will total 7 credits (total of 19 credits for the certificate).
Tier Two: Human & Social Behavior
Take two courses from the list below for a total of 6 credits.
HUMA1125 - Moral Problems (3 credits)
POLS1130 - World Politics (3 credits)
PSYC2531 - Social Psychology (3 credits)
SOCS1205 - Sociology of the Family (3 credits)
SOCS2545 - Diversity and Social Change (3 credits)
Tier Three: Global History & Culture
Take two courses from the list below for a total of 6 credits.
GEOG1115 - World Regional Geography (3 credits)
HIST1228 - World Civilization to 1500 (3 credits)
HUMA1430 - Exploring World Cultures (3 credits)
HUMA1435 - Multicultural America (3 credits)
HUMA1450 - World Religions (3 credits)
SPAN1230 - Introduction to Hispanic Cultures (3 credits)
Cost
| Approximate Tuition/Fees: | $3,834 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Tool Cost: | N/A |
| Books/Supplies: | $240 |
| Estimated Total: | $4,074 |
Career Opportunities
Business Management
Human Resources
International Affairs
Law and Advocacy
Arts, Media, Journalism
Non-Profit Management
International Business.
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Outcomes
Demonstrate knowledge of multiculturalism and its importance in society and the workforce.
Identify the importance of addressing and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Develop communication and critical thinking skills appropriate for a global workplace and society.
Highlights
Certificate can be completed entirely online
Certificate can lead to earning an associate of arts degree in Liberal Arts & Sciences
Graduates develop industry relevant skills in communication, human/social behavior and global history & culture
Available classes span a variety of liberal arts and sciences courses
Instructors
Liberal Arts and Sciences courses are taught by our talented and dedicated instructors, all with your success in mind. All MSC Southeast Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty have earned a master's degree or higher. See individual instructor biographies below.