Are you amazed by how interconnected the world has become? Do you wonder how nations, institutions, and people have built global relationships that affect the ways we communicate, conduct business, and shape our politics? If so, the global studies program might be the perfect fit for you.
伊人直播鈥檚 global studies provides students with a strong base of knowledge,
methods, and practical skills in the areas of social, political, economic, environmental,
and cultural dimensions of globalization processes.
The global studies program prepares students for transfer to continue their education,
or for careers as educators, politicians, lawyers, non-profit leaders, government
employees, business persons, and more.
This program will help you to:
- analyze important globalizing trends and their impact on the world鈥檚 cultures and the environment
- explain transnational economic processes affecting global decisions and events
- understand how globalization is affecting multiculturalism and the processes causing contemporary cultures to change
- explore the changing nature of political organizations and non-governmental organizations in the modern world system
- analyze the interdependence among people, groups, societies, governments, and nations in finding solutions to current global problems and conflicts
- describe core civic values which generate socially responsible behavior at both local and global levels
Suggested Course Sequence
The 鈥淪uggested Course Sequence鈥 is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite: Placement based upon 伊人直播's placement policy.
Designed to help students enhance their analytical reading and writing skills using a wide variety of texts. Emphasizes college-level expository essay construction, communication, and research methods leading to the preparation and writing of a research paper.
Introduction to the phenomenon of globalization and a broad range of cultural, economic, political, and social issues confronting the globalized world today. Structured around three thematic categories:(1) culture and society,(2) governance and conflict, and (3) integrated economic systems. Designed to explore multifaceted connections among nation-states; nongovernmental organizations; ethnic, cultural, and religious groups; and populations around the world.
An interdisciplinary examination of the expansion, contraction, and conflicts of the major world civilizations from the 16th century to the present. Focus is on ideas, events, and discoveries that have shaped our world as viewed through literature, folklore, art history, philosophy, and science. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for HUM 102.
An interdisciplinary examination of the expansion, contraction, and conflicts of the major world civilizations from the 16th century to the present. Focus is on ideas, events, and discoveries that have shaped our world as viewed through literature, folklore, art history, philosophy, and science. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or who have received credit for HIST 102.
Surveys the development and characteristics of Western civilization from 1600 to the present, emphasizing main currents in political, economic, social, intellectual, and scientific history. Some study of the "non-West" is included. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for HUM 105.
Surveys the development and characteristics of Western civilization from 1600 to the present, emphasizing main currents in political, economic, social, intellectual, and scientific history. Some study of the "non-West" is included. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for HIST 105.
Select one course from the list below to fulfill the requirements for both GE Area 7: Living Skills and AHC Grad: Health Education and Safety.
- Early Childhood Studies 102
- Emergency Medical Services 102
- Food Science and Nutrition 109
- Health Education 100
- Personal Development 101
Total Units:
16
Spring Semester (Year 1)
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Course Title
Units
Prerequisite: or higher, or eligibility for Math 331 or higher based upon 伊人直播's placement policy.
An introduction to types of individual economic units. Topics include scarcity, opportunity costs, comparative advantage, supply, demand, elasticity, cost theory, price and output determination under various market structures and factor markets. Related topics such as international trade, public choice, income distribution, externalities and government regulation will also be included. ECON 102 may be taken prior to or concurrently with ECON 101/ECON 121/BUS 121.
A study of the world's major geographic regions. The course focuses on the increasing globalization of the world and a movement towards greater emphasis on cultural diversity.
Courses that meet this requirement:
- Mathematics 100, 105, 121, 123, 131, 135, 141, 181, 182, 183, 184
Select one course from this list.
Courses that meet this requirement:
- Communication Studies 100, 101, 102, 106
- English 103, 104
- Philosophy 112, 114
Total Units:
12.5-17
Fall Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Advisories: and
A study of the forces and conditions involved in the actions, interactions and relations of nations and organizations within the international system. Emphasis is placed on the tools of analysis for understanding and predicting behavior on the international stage.
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
Elementary French I | 5.0 | |
Elementary French II | 5.0 | |
Elementary Spanish I | 5.0 | |
Elementary Spanish II | 5.0 | |
Intermediate Spanish I | 5.0 | |
Intermediate Spanish II | 5.0 | |
Intermediate Spanish Conversation | 2.0 |
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3.0 | |
Survey of International Business | 3.0 | |
Principles of Macro-Economics | 3.0 | |
Religions of the Modern World | 3.0 | |
Introduction to Political Science | 3.0 |
Courses that meet this requirement:
- Anthropology 101, 110 (when taken in conjunction with 101)
- Astronomy 100
- Biology 100, 120, 124, 132
- Chemistry 110, 120
- Environmental Technology 101
- Food Science and Nutrition 110
- Geography 101, 115
- Geology 100, 111, 114, 115, 131, 141
- Physical Science 111, 112
- Physics 100
- Viticulture and Enology 102
Total Units:
14 - 15
Spring Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Advisories: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in or or or or
An introduction to international economic issues. Explores why countries trade and addresses the consequences of trade restrictions. Alternative exchange rate systems, factors that cause exchange-rate fluctuations, and the determinants of a country's balance of trade are covered. Other topics include the politics of trade policy, the impact of trade on the job market, the role of international institutions in the global economy, financial crises, global environmental issues, and international debt problems. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for Business 141 or Economics 141. May be taken prior to or concurrently with Econ 101 or Econ 102, or Econ 121 or Bus 121.
Courses that meet this requirement:
- Ethnic Studies 121
- History 107, 108, 118, 119, 121
- Political Science 101, 103
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
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Elementary French I | 5.0 | |
Elementary French II | 5.0 | |
Elementary Spanish I | 5.0 | |
Elementary Spanish II | 5.0 | |
Intermediate Spanish I | 5.0 | |
Intermediate Spanish II | 5.0 | |
Intermediate Spanish Conversation | 2.0 |
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3.0 | |
Survey of International Business | 3.0 | |
Principles of Macro-Economics | 3.0 | |
Religions of the Modern World | 3.0 | |
Introduction to Political Science | 3.0 |
Total Units:
14.0
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.
A major of 34 units is required for the degree. Required core courses (18 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
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Global Economics | 3.000 - 0.000 | |
or | ||
Global Economics | 3.000 - 0.000 | |
or | ||
Global Economics | 3.000 | |
Principles of Micro-Economics | 3.000 - 0.000 | |
World Regional Geography | 3.000 - 0.000 | |
Introduction to Global Studies | 3.000 - 0.000 | |
World Civilizations Since 1500 | 3.000 - 0.000 | |
or | ||
World Civilizations Since 1500 | 3.000 - 0.000 | |
or | ||
Western Civilization Since 1650 | 3.000 - 0.000 | |
or | ||
Western Civilization Since 1650 | 3.000 - 0.000 | |
Introduction to International Relations | 3.000 - 0.000 |
Plus 6 units selected from the following:
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
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Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3.000 - 0.000 | |
Survey of International Business | 3.000 - 0.000 | |
Principles of Macro-Economics | 3.000 - 0.000 | |
Religions of the Modern World | 3.000 - 0.000 | |
Introduction to Political Science | 3.000 - 0.000 |
Plus a minimum of 10 units of French or Spanish selected from the following:
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
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Elementary French I | 5.000 - 0.000 | |
Elementary French II | 5.000 - 0.000 | |
Elementary Spanish I | 5.000 - 0.000 | |
Elementary Spanish II | 5.000 - 0.000 | |
Intermediate Spanish I | 5.000 - 0.000 | |
Intermediate Spanish II | 5.000 - 0.000 | |
Intermediate Spanish Conversation | 2.000 - 0.000 |
Recommended elective: a second year of foreign language.
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Contact Information
Department Chair
Roger Hall
805-922-6966 ext. 3427
rhall@hancockcollege.edu
Department Administrative Assistant II
Rose Delgado 805-922-6966 ext. 3334
rose.delgado@hancockcollege.edu
Dean, Academic Affairs
Rick Rantz
805-922-6966 ext. 5203
rrantz@hancockcollege.edu
Location
Santa Maria CampusBldg. C, Rm. 28
805-922-6966 ext. 3732