{
  "college": "palo-verde-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "departmentName": "Anthropology",
  "id": "cross-cultural-awareness-certificate-of-achievement",
  "name": "Cross-Cultural Awareness",
  "award": "Certificate of Achievement",
  "department": "anthropology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://catalog.paloverde.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=2&poid=618",
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      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "19-22 Credits\n\nThe Certificate of Achievement in Cross-Cultural Awareness is designed to equip students withthe knowledge, skills, and perspectives needed to engage effectively in an increasinglyinterconnected world. Through an interdisciplinary curriculum, students explore global cultures,communication styles, social systems, and historical contexts that shape diverse communities.Students will develop a deeper understanding of cultural identity, examine the impact of culturaldifferences on interpersonal and professional interactions, and learn strategies for fosteringinclusion and mutual respect. Emphasis is placed on real-world application, reflective learning,and the development of global competency skills essential for success in multiculturalenvironments.\n\n## Program Outcomes\n\n1.  PLO 1 Identify and explain key concepts related to culture, identity, worldview, and intercultural communication.\n2.  PLO 2 Analyze cultural similarities and differences using interdisciplinary perspectives, including historical, social, andglobal contexts.\n3.  PLO 3 Evaluate the impact of cultural assumptions and biases on personal perspectives, social interactions, and decision-making.\n4.  PLO 4 Reflect on personal cultural identity and experiences to enhance self-awareness and intercultural sensitivity.\n\n### Required core courses"
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          "type": "course",
          "code": "ANT 101",
          "title": "Cultural Anthropology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ANT 102",
          "title": "Aztecs, Maya, and Their Predecessors",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ANT 107",
          "title": "Anthropology of Religion",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ANT 201",
          "title": "Introduction to Archaeology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOCI C1000",
          "title": "Introduction to Sociology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOC 115",
          "title": "Introduction to Chicano/a Studies",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOC 121",
          "title": "Social Problems",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SOC 140",
          "title": "Introduction to Gender",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "SPE 105",
          "title": "Introduction to Intercultural Communication",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GGR 103",
          "title": "World Geography",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "GGR 120",
          "title": "Introduction to Human Geography",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### List A: Select one course"
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARTH C1100",
          "title": "Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ARTH C1200",
          "title": "Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ENG 125",
          "title": "Introduction to Film",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### List B: Select one course"
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ENG 140",
          "title": "Survey of American Literature II",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ENG 222",
          "title": "Survey of World Literature II",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "HIS 110",
          "title": "World Civilization I",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "HIS 120",
          "title": "World Civilization II",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "HIS 125",
          "title": "California History",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "HIST C1001",
          "title": "United States History to 1877",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "HIST C1002",
          "title": "United States History since 1865",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ENG 122",
          "title": "Survey of World Literature I",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### List C: Select two courses"
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ANTH C1001",
          "title": "Introduction to Biological Anthropology",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ANTH C1001L",
          "title": "Biological Anthropology Lab",
          "units": "1",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "kind": "text",
      "markdown": "### List D: Select one course"
    },
    {
      "kind": "courselist",
      "rows": [
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ETH 101",
          "title": "Introduction to Ethnic Studies",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        },
        {
          "type": "course",
          "code": "ETH 210",
          "title": "Introduction to Mexican American Studies",
          "units": "3",
          "indent": false
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}