Liberal Arts and Sciences Ethnic Studies - Capital Community College

Liberal Arts and Sciences Ethnic Studies from Capital Community College is a Campus Associate Area Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The Ethnic Studies program sequence is a variation on the traditional Liberal Arts degree and requires similar core-curriculum across the humanities, social sciences, sciences and the fine arts. The Ethnic Studies sequence of specific courses prepares students to academically explore and understand the central issues of U.S. society today: race, ethnicity, class, gender , sexuality, nationality and religion in the experiences of the many groups that make up "America." It offers suitable undergraduate background for transfer into many majors, and is particularly appropriate for careers in education, social services, public or government service, diversity training, and for later coursework at four-year institutions in American studies , international or global studies or the social sciences and the humanities. Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to: 1. Communicate effectively in writing, and orally 2. Utilize current communication technology 3. Reason scientifically and/or quantitatively and apply mathematical and/or scientific principles to the inquiry process 4. Think critically, analyze and understand complex ideas, draw inferences from facts/texts, evaluate and present well-reasoned arguments 5. Demonstrate the ability to conduct and document meaningful research 6. Develop a global perspective on today's world 6.1. Understand the major artistic, literary and philosophical aspects of US and third world cultures 6.2. Recognize the major historical and political events of western and non-western societies 6.3. Understand the concept of culture 6.4. Recognize differences and relationships among cultures 6.5. Recognize the role of ethnic diversity in US social life 6.6. Demonstrate some proficiency in a foreign language View more details on Capital Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Area Studies courses.