Global Studies Certificate

Short Description

The Global Studies Certificate provides a broad understanding of interdisciplinary contemporary global issues and intercultural communication skills exposure and practice necessary to work in the ever-changing global economy.

Type of Credential

Credit Certificate

Program Code

369

Contacts and Additional Information

Program Coordinator:

Dr. Ann Merck MacLellan
443-840-4202 or amaclellan@ccbcmd.edu
Catonsville Campus
Office:  BESS 215

Additional Information:

• With the exception of GLBL 171-173, this program can be completed fully online.
• Opportunities for Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) -  See Portfolio, Departmental Exam, CLEP, DSST, Advanced Placement, and International Baccalaureate. Several General Education classes also have PLA opportunities.
• Articulation and Transfer Agreements - While there are no program-specific agreements, see other types of agreements such as guaranteed admission, block transfer, and discounts.

Semester 1*

• GLBL 101 - Introduction to Global Studies 3 Credit(s).
• Program Requirement: World Language Level 101 3 Credit(s)
• Program Elective: GL course (see list of GL courses) 3 Credit(s)

Semester 2

• Program Requirement: World Language Level 102 3 Credit(s)
• Program Elective: GL Course (see list of GL courses) 3 Credit(s)

Spring or Summer Short Session

• GLBL 171-3 Global Experience 1-3 Credit(s)

Program Requirements:

• GLBL 101 - Introduction to Global Studies 3 Credit(s). **
• GLBL 171-173, 1-3 Credit(s)
• World Language 101 3 Credit(s)**
• World Language 102 3 Credit(s)**

To complete the Global Studies certificate, students must take at least two consecutive semesters of one of these languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish, or American Sign Language. Exemption from World Language (but not from the WL 6 credits) granted for:

1. Students already fluent in a second language (when CCBC assessment is feasible).  Requires pre-approval from certificate coordinator.
2. Students who complete a two-language sequence with a grade of “C” or better at another accredited college or university.  If out of country, would have to be approved on a case-by-case basis by certificate coordinator.
3. Students who completed an AP or a CLEP language exam at a level equivalent to a two-language sequence.

Program Electives:

Choose 2 of the following to equal a total of 6 credits:

• Any course designated “GL” in the CCBC College Catalog.
• Any course for which an instructor and a student agree to create a “Global Contract.”

For students who wish to pursue global studies beyond CCBC, courses in Anthropology, Political Science, Sociology, and World Languages are strongly encouraged.