Global Studies
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 any 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.
Degree Programs
Credits: 62
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Campus: Bethlehem|Monroe|PartiallyOnline
To meet the need for graduates who are able to function effectively in an interconnected society, the Global Studies program offers a liberal arts education, focused on international relations, area studies, and/or the environment, with a choice of cultural experiences and languages. The program will serve students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution as well as students who wish to work in local businesses with a global reach, or government agencies and non-profit organizations serving diverse populations from other countries.
Credits: 61
Program Map: Download PDF
Program Details: View More Information
Campus: Bethlehem|Monroe|PartiallyOnline
To meet the need for graduates who are able to function effectively in an interconnected society, the Global Studies program offers a liberal arts education, focused on international relations, area studies, and/or the environment, with a choice of cultural experiences and languages. The program will serve students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution as well as students who wish to work in local businesses with a global reach, or government agencies and non-profit organizations serving diverse populations from other countries.
Credits: 61
Program Map: Download PDF
Program Details: View More Information
Campus: Bethlehem|Monroe|PartiallyOnline
To meet the need for graduates who are able to function effectively in an interconnected society, the Global Studies program offers a liberal arts education, focused on international relations, area studies, and/or the environment, with a choice of cultural experiences and languages. The program will serve students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution as well as students who wish to work in local businesses with a global reach, or government agencies and non-profit organizations serving diverse populations from other countries.
Credits: 62-64
Program Map: Download PDF
Program Details: View More Information
Campus: Bethlehem|Monroe|PartiallyOnline
Program Information
With a 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.
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 possibilites 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
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
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