Program Overview
The International Studies program at Community College of Philadelphia equips students with global perspectives, cross-cultural understanding, and critical thinking skills. Through courses in foreign languages, world cultures, and global issues, students develop the ability to communicate effectively, analyze global events, and navigate diverse cultural contexts. The program prepares graduates for careers in fields such as economics, history, journalism, and international relations.
Program Outline
Outline:
The International Studies program at Community College of Philadelphia is designed to cultivate students' ability to succeed and lead with a global outlook. The program's objectives include:
- Preparing students to speak, listen, read and write in foreign languages
- Providing global perspectives on various world cultures
- Fostering cross-cultural understanding and communication
- Developing critical thinking skills
Courses and Completion Sequence
Semester 1:
- English Composition I (3 credits)
- Quantitative Reasoning (3 credits)
- World Language (3 credits)
- Introduction to Information Technology (3 credits)
- Environmental Conservation (3 credits)
Semester 2:
- The Research Paper (3 credits)
- Cultural Traditions: Ancient to the 13th Century (3 credits)
- Intercultural Communication (3 credits)
- World Language (3 credits)
- Introduction to Global Studies (3 credits)
Semester 3:
- Human Geography (3 credits)
- General Biology I (4 credits)
- World Language (3 credits)
- Cultural Anthropology (3 credits)
- World History: The Distant Past (3 credits)
Semester 4:
- World Language (3 credits)
- Political and Economic Foundations in Global Studies (3 credits)
- Introduction to Chinese Culture and Civilization (3 credits)
- Introduction to International Relations (3 credits)
- Economics: Macroeconomics (3 credits)
Careers:
Potential career paths for graduates of the International Studies program include:
- Economist
- Historian
- Market Research Analyst
- News Analyst
- Reporter
- Journalist