Global Studies
- AS - Transfer Program
- Department of Anthrop/History/Poli. Science/Sociology
Make a difference while making a career with an associate degree in Global Studies
Monroe Community College’s Global Studies A.S. degree program provides excellent preparation for transfer to a wide range of bachelor’s degree studies. You’ll advance your understanding of group identity, inclusion and exclusion, intergroup conflict, and inequalities based on government, economy, religion, race, gender, ethnicity, and income. The credits you’ll earn through this unique interdisciplinary program are transferable to bachelor’s degree programs and careers in:
- Multinational law
- International politics
- Non-profit aid organizations
- Multinational business
- Global healthcare
- Post-secondary education
Develop the skills and knowledge critical to succeeding in our culturally diverse society
Through a dynamic combination of traditional coursework, field experiences and service learning, you’ll examine the global interdependence of diverse peoples, cultures, governments, and institutions. You’ll sharpen your ability to think and write critically, and communicate effectively. This is excellent preparation for continued studies in a four-year college or university and future success in careers such as:
- Human resources manager
- Multinational business professional
- Legal advocates, including paralegal and attorney
- Educator and school counselor
- Civic or government leadership
Get in touch with Monroe Community College’s admissions office to learn more about the opportunities you can create with a liberal arts associate degree in Global Studies. Contact us at (585) 292-2200 or at admissions@monroecc.edu.
GLOBAL STUDIES
A.S. Degree - Transfer Program
Department:Anthrop/History/Poli. Science/Sociology
School(s): Social Sciences & Global Studies
MCC Program Code: GL01
Description
The Global Studies program provides students with the educational tools to better understand the diversity and complexities of the global community. The conceptual approach employed includes the systematic examination of the people, cultures, government, and institutions that comprise the world system, as well as the study of interdependence on a global level. Students will also be prepared for additional studies in four-year colleges and universities and a range of career opportunities in government, non-profit, and private sector institutions and activities.
Program Learning Outcomes
1. Explain the importance of being a global citizen in a complex and interdependent world.
2. Apply theories and concepts to global phenomena.
3. Identify the variety of international actors in the global system.
4. Analyze the political, economic, social, and cultural issues within a global framework.
5. Explain the role of identity in global politics.
6. Employ effective communication skills with respect to global issues.
7. Plan research involving the gathering and analysis of data related to global studies.
Employment Potential
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Requirements for Program Entrance
Algebra (1 year high school math or placement into level 4 math at MCC).
Distribution Requirements | Credit Hours |
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FIRST SEMESTER | ![]() |
ENG 101 College Composition OR ENG 200 Advanced Composition | 3 |
MTH 160 Statistics I# | 3 |
ANT 102 Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
GLS 100/SOC 210 Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
First Semester Total: | 15 |
SECOND SEMESTER | ![]() |
GEG 102 Human Geography | 3 |
HIS 109 Global History I: to the 1500s OR HIS 110 Global History II: Since the 1500s OR HIS 153 Traditional East Asian History OR HIS 154 Modern East Asian History | 3 |
PHL 105 Technology and Values | 3 |
POS 206 International Politics | 3 |
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - FOREIGN LANGUAGES (SUNY-FL) ELECTIVE** | 3 |
Second Semester Total: | 15 |
THIRD SEMESTER | ![]() |
POS 205 Comparative Political Systems | 3 |
SOC 209 Environmental Sociology | 3 |
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - FOREIGN LANGUAGES (SUNY-FL) ELECTIVE** | 3 |
SUNY GENERAL EDUCATION - NATURAL SCIENCES (SUNY-NS) ELECTIVE*** | 3-4 |
MCC GENERAL EDUCATION - HEALTH AND WELLNESS (MCC-HW) ELECTIVE | 3 |
Third Semester Total: | 15-16 |
FOURTH SEMESTER | ![]() |
PHL 210 - Human Rights and Democracy in Domestic and International Contexts | 3 |
OPEN ELECTIVE | 3 |
PROGRAM ELECTIVE* | 3-4 |
PROGRAM ELECTIVE* | 3-4 |
PROGRAM ELECTIVE* | 3-4 |
Fourth Semester Total: | 15-18 |
TOTAL CREDITS: | 60-64 |
**Choose any two SUNY-FL courses; foreign language level to be determined by World Languages and Cultures Department. Students lacking high school language will take introductory 101 and 102 courses.
***BIO 116 is recommended.
#To complete the MTH 160 requirement, the student may need to take the following Math course first, based on Math placement: Level 1: TRS 092; Level 2 or 3: TRS 094; Level 4-6: MTH 096; Level 8: MTH 160 (required).
revised 8/1/2018