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Liberal Studies (A.A.) with Specialization in Global Studies +



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CCV’s Liberal Studies degree with a specialization in Global Studies affords you the benefits of a broad grounding in the liberal arts, combined with a timely focus on the global aspects and implications of your studies. As businesses and organizations increasingly seek staff with international experience and competencies, you will find that the skills and understanding you gain from this specialization will help you in securing employment and benefiting from the diversity of cultures and languages within your community and workplaces. You’ll become acquainted with the nature and extent of the serious issues that affect the globe and many of its peoples. You will develop a basic knowledge of diverse cultural practices, values, and differences that allows you to engage effectively in working relationships with a range of populations.

The specialization in Global Studies comprises 18 credits in courses with a global focus and is designed to work within the student’s Liberal Studies degree program and General Education requirements.

+ This program can be completed fully online.

  

  

  

Transfer Options:

CCV programs are designed to make transfer to a bachelor’s degree program seamless, easy, and affordable for graduates. CCV has agreements and 2+2 transfer pathways within the Vermont State College System (VSCS) and other institutions in Vermont and the region. Early planning can help you follow a clear transfer path.

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Visit our transfer page for additional information.

Program & General Education Requirements


CCV’s Liberal Studies degree with a specialization in Global Studies gives you the freedom to create a program that meets your educational and career goals.

 

Global Studies Courses- 18 credits


Choose 18 credits from the Global Studies Specialization Course List , including the following:

*This course meets the General Education - Communication  requirement.

 

*This course meets the General Education - Social Science (VSCS)  requirement.

 

  • a minimum of 3 credits in a language* (preferably 6 credits in one language)

*This course meets the General Education - Humanistic Perspectives (VSCS)  requirement.

 

General Education Requirements


All associate degrees include completion of general education requirements which, together with program requirements, constitute a minimum of 60 credits. In some cases program requirements also fulfill general education requirements. You may not use a single course to meet two general education requirements.

Also see the General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees for requirements and course choices.

VSCS- These courses meet Vermont State College System General Education Framework.

Complete at least one course in each of the following:

Liberal Studies Courses - 12 credits


Complete 12 credits of any college-level courses that meet your educational and career goals.

Electives - 6 credits


Minimum Total Credits in Degree: 60


 

Note(s):


Courses chosen from the Global Studies Specialization Course List  may be applied to both the general education and global studies specialization requirements in the Liberal Studies degree. You may not use a single course to meet two general education requirements.

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