World Studies - Bunker Hill Community College

World Studies from Bunker Hill Community College is a Campus Certificate Area Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The World Studies program enables students enrolled in Associate in Arts degree programs to obtain World Studies Emphasis certification with no additional coursework through careful selection of general education and elective courses needed to fulfill their degree requirements. World Studies Emphasis certification is an additional credential to demonstrate acquired knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to live and work in a globally interdependent world. Students must complete five courses from the World Studies Emphasis menu. The common objective of these courses is to foster an ability to appreciate, analyze, and deal constructively with historical/contemporary experiences of diversity in the United States and other parts of the world. The menu includes courses in the areas of history, sociology, geography, science, religion, language, and literature. Career Outlook: Graduates who transfer to four-year colleges or universities with a major in international studies, geography, history, literature, languages, education, classics, sociology, anthropology, religion, or a regional studies program such as Middle East Studies, find World Studies Emphasis certification to be an asset. Graduates with World Studies Emphasis certification enhance their future employability because business, government, non-profit, and education leaders now seek employees with an understanding of world issues and the capacity to work in a multicultural environment. Upon completetion of this certification graduates will be able to: * Demonstrate an understanding of the geographical, political, and social issues of a country or region other than their own. * Understand the impact of historical events, culture, political structures, religion, and/or geography on world events. * Demonstrate open-mindedness and curiosity with respect to other countries and cultures. * View global issues from multiple perspectives. View more details on Bunker Hill Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Area Studies courses.