2024-2025 Course Catalog

Global Studies Certificate

18 Credits

The purpose of the Global Studies certificate is to offer educational opportunities for a student to become a productive, global citizen and future leader in the community, state, nation, and world. This certificate complements many academic fields and any career that benefits from a global perspective.

Required Courses – 18 Credits

COMM 1131Intercultural Communication

3 cr

Complete one of the following two courses:

BUSN 2125Business Practices in the Global Market

3 cr

Complete at least 12 credits from the following courses from a minimum of two departments:

ANTH 1101/SOC 1101Cultural Diversity

3 cr

ANTH 1121/SOC 1121/WMST 1121Women Across Cultures

3 cr

BUSN 1130Introduction to International Business

3 cr

GEOG 1121World Regional Geography

3 cr

HIST 1131Family: Sex/Gender/Power: A Cross-Cultural, Historical Perspective

3 cr

MUSC 1121Introduction to World Music

3 cr

PHIL 1140Environmental Ethics

3 cr

PHIL 1150Introduction to World Religions

3 cr

POLS 1150Introduction to World Politics and Globalization

3 cr

PSYC 2400Psychology of Religion and Spirituality

3 cr

THTR 2111World Cinema

3 cr

Topics Study Abroad Course (strongly recommended)

3

CHIN FREN GERM JAPN, SMLI or SPAN language course

5

MnTC Goal 8 course

3-5

Other Certificate Requirements

  • Earn a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 for college-level coursework (courses numbered 1000 and above) completed at Normandale.
  • Earn at least one third of the required certificate credits from Normandale.