General Studies - Chaminade University of Honolulu

General Studies from Chaminade University of Honolulu is a Campus Certificate Liberal Studies degree that prepares you for a Liberal Arts career. The Objectives of the General Studies program are to: 1. increase student knowledge about the different social roles of women and men cross culturally; 2. better understand the different expectations and experiences of different gender roles in diverse societies; 3. enhance the student's ability to effectively work with people from different cultures and sexes in their career; 4. motivate students to make a difference in social justice concerns by contributing to applied research that promotes possible solutions to conflicts and misunderstandings based on gender differences; and add value to their undergraduate degree for employment. The program aims to develop a holistic understanding of both sexes. It has a focus on working together in partnership to better understand differences in social structures. Students need to develop their knowledge of inclusiveness and not be one-sided on either women's or men's issues only. In teaching and learning, the class needs to approach the subject from both the female and male perspectives to fully understand the materials. To achieve the program objectives students are required to complete 12 credit hours chosen from a set of interdisciplinary courses listed in the Chaminade University Undergraduate Catalog. At least 50% of the contents of these courses must deal with the problems and issues of women and men in various subjects and disciplines. Students have a large pool from which to make their choices to enhance their knowledge of gender related issues in their major academic discipline. Goals: To enhance the professional qualifications of Chaminade graduates majoring in any field of study. To develop awareness of gender issues. To identify the key problems and issues through the exploration of the relevant literature. View more details on Chaminade University of Honolulu . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Liberal Studies courses.