Global Studies Emphasis

ASSOCIATE IN ARTS, 60 CREDITS

Riverland Community College's Global Studies Emphasis program introduces students to the basic concepts, trends and interconnectiveness of globalization throughout the world. In class, students may examine journal articles, book chapters, videos and webcasts in the study of globalization across disciplines. It will provide an overview of history and theoretical approaches that have created a global society.

 Location: Austin
Program Starts: Fall, Spring
Course Plan: Four Semesters
Faculty: Holly Loberg, Laurel Panser

For in-depth information including outcomes, program fees, course descriptions, and more please visit the Global Studies Emphasis program page at riverland.edu.

Required Core Courses

ENGL1101 Composition I (Goal 1 & 2) 3 CR
GLST1500 Introduction to Global Studies (Goal 5 & 8) 3 CR
SPCH1310 Communication in a Diverse World (Goal 1 & 7) 3 CR

MnTC General Education Courses

- Goal 1 - Communication 3 CR
- Goal 3 - Natural Sciences 3 CR
- Goal 4 - Mathematical/Logical Reasoning 3 CR
- Goal 5 - History and the Social & Behavioral Sciences 3 CR
- Goal 5 - History and the Social & Behavioral Sciences 3 CR
- Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts 3 CR
- Goal 6 - Humanities and Fine Arts 3 CR
- Goal 9 - Ethical & Civic Responsibility 3 CR
- Goal 10 - People and the Environment 3 CR

Electives

BUSA2065 Introduction to International Business 3 CR
HUMA1104 Peace Studies 3 CR
HUMA2295 The Culture in London-London Dash Light 2 CR
HUMA2297 The Culture of London - London Dash 4 CR
MUSC2295 World Cultural Studies 2 CR
MUSC2297 World Cultural Studies – Research Option 4 CR
THTR2295 World Cultural Studies 2 CR
THTR2297 World Cultural Studies – Research Option 4 CR