AAS in Global Studies: Political Science Concentration
Northampton Community College
Key Information
Campus location
Bethlehem, USA
Languages
English
Study format
Blended, On-Campus
Duration
4 semesters
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 2,535 / per semester *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
Aug 2024
* Northampton County PA: $2,535 Monroe County PA: $3,990 Other PA County: $5,325 Out of State/Country: $7,410. Additional fees may apply
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Introduction
Northampton Community College’s Global Studies program is perfect for students who love traveling and exploring the world and its many cultures. Earning an associate degree in this area provides students with knowledge of politics, economics, ecology, health issues, and entertainment across global boundaries. World travel is also built into this program, and Global Studies majors have visited many countries, including Denmark, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, Jordan, and El Salvador.
Our program combines in-class learning with vast study abroad opportunities. While you're having exciting adventures studying abroad, you'll also be earning a liberal arts education focused on international relations, with your choice of cultural experiences and languages. Unable to travel? A six-week experiential program with local organizations that have a global reach is also an option.
Transfer potential
Our Global Studies AA degree is designed for students looking to transfer to a four-year school to earn their bachelor's degree. Listed below are some of the transfer possibilities for our Global Studies students.
- Lehigh University - Global Studies Program
- Temple University - Global Studies
- Drexel University - Global Studies
- Penn State University - Global Studies
- Cedar Crest College - Global Studies
- Muhlenberg College - International Studies
- Albright College - International Relations
- Dickinson College - International Studies
- Kutztown University - International Studies Minor
- East Stroudsburg University - International Relations within Political Science
Admissions
Curriculum
With global studies major at Northampton Community College, you have the option to complete your study abroad during the summer or spring semester. You're also required to complete six language credits. Classes in this program include Intercultural Communication, International Relations, and Principles of Sociology.
The global studies associate degree program is designed to help you become an actively engaged, aware, and ethical global citizen. While pursuing your associate degree, you will touch on economics, politics, history, and culture while learning how these trends shape the world. You'll also explore hot-topic issues such as the effects of climate change on the developing world and maternal health and women's rights. After the completion of the global studies program, you have the option to continue on to a four-year degree or to join the workforce at a nonprofit, government agency, or other organization.
First Semester
- COLS101 College Success
- CMTH102 Introduction to Communication
- ENGL101 English I
- GLBL130 Introduction to Global Studies
- SOCA102 Cultural Anthropology
or
SOCA103 Principles of Sociology - POLS101 Introduction to Political Science
Second Semester
- ENGL151L English II
- GEOG101 World Geography
- MATH Mathematics Elective (QL)
- Concentration Elective*
- CISC101Introduction to Information Technology
Summer Semester
- Summer Study Abroad or
- Field Experience & Academic Research in Global Studies ++
Third Semester
- Science Elective (SCI)
- Directed Elective +++
- MDLA Modern Language +
- Concentration Elective*
Fourth Semester
- GLBL230 Global Studies Capstone
- POLS202 International Relations
- Directed Elective +++
- Mathematics (QL) or Science (SCI) Elective
- MDLA Modern Language +
• Two courses must be completed as Writing Intensive (WI).
+ Two courses (6 credits) of the same Modern Language are required for graduation.
** Not all study abroad courses may run evert summer. Options include: INTS 200 (for a total of 3 credits), INTS 201, INTS 202, INTS 202, INTS 250, POLS 150, POLS 170, GLBL 160, SOCA 268
Electives
*Concentration Electives
- POLS105G American Constitutional Law
- POLS110G American National Government
- POLS251G State and Local Government
- SOCA160 Issues in Contemporary Genocide and Mass Violence
- GEOG121 Environmental Sustainability
+++ Directed Electives include the following choices in political science, environmental studies, and area studies:
- BUSA115 Introduction to International Business
- ECON201 Macroeconomics
- ECON251G Microeconomics
- ENGL215G Multicultural Adolescent Literature
- ENGL250G Latin American Literature
- ENGL260G Contemporary Literature
- ENGL264G Irish Literature
- ENGL265G African-American Literature
- GEOG121 Environmental Sustainability
- GEOG140 Investigating Climate Change
- GEOG271 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
- HIST123 African Civilizations
- HIST140 Modern Chinese History
- HIST168 History of the Middle East
- HIST173 Modern European History - 1815-Present
- HUMA140G Introduction to Women and Gender Studies
- HUMA150 Nature of the Environment
- HUMA250G Research Methods in the Social Sciences
- PHIL204 Asian Philosophies
- POLS101 Introduction to Political Science
- POLS202 International Relations
- POLS205 Women and Politics
- SOCA160 Issues in Contemporary Genocide and Mass Violence
Program Outcome
Graduates of the program will:
- Model the characteristics of an active, ethically aware, and connected citizen.
- Articulate how the diverse range of human differences influence the historical and current form of artistic, economic, social, scientific, cultural, or political institutions.
- Articulate how the range of human differences influences each individual’s experience of equality and inequality within a society, its institutions, or its cultures.
- Analyze how individuals and institutions have addressed persistent global challenges.
- Assess and evaluate plans to address open-ended and diverse global problems.
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Global Studies graduates have many possible career paths to follow. Students interested in politics can work in government, while others can pursue graduate degrees in fields such as education or history. NCC graduates are also qualified to pursue positions in business, communications, research, science, and more!
Northampton Community College is located within close proximity to Philadelphia, New York, and other east coast cities, providing you access to professional opportunities at many agencies.
Future Career Paths
- Global Cultural Industries
- Global Health
- Human Justice Organizations
- International Developmental Agencies
- Mass Communication
- U.S. Government Offices & Agencies
- Global Environment
- Global Marketing Agencies
- International Governing Agencies
- International Businesses
- Travel & Tourism