Cross-Cultural Awareness

Certificate of Achievement Anthropology · Palo Verde College · 2026-2027 Catalog

19-22 Credits

The 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.

Program Outcomes

  1. PLO 1 Identify and explain key concepts related to culture, identity, worldview, and intercultural communication.
  2. PLO 2 Analyze cultural similarities and differences using interdisciplinary perspectives, including historical, social, andglobal contexts.
  3. PLO 3 Evaluate the impact of cultural assumptions and biases on personal perspectives, social interactions, and decision-making.
  4. PLO 4 Reflect on personal cultural identity and experiences to enhance self-awareness and intercultural sensitivity.

Required core courses

CourseTitleUnits
ANT 101Cultural Anthropology3
ANT 102Aztecs, Maya, and Their Predecessors3
ANT 107Anthropology of Religion3
ANT 201Introduction to Archaeology3
SOCI C1000Introduction to Sociology3
SOC 115Introduction to Chicano/a Studies3
SOC 121Social Problems3
SOC 140Introduction to Gender3
SPE 105Introduction to Intercultural Communication3
GGR 103World Geography3
GGR 120Introduction to Human Geography3

List A: Select one course

CourseTitleUnits
ARTH C1100Survey of Art from Prehistory to the Medieval Era3
ARTH C1200Survey of Art from the Renaissance to Contemporary3
ENG 125Introduction to Film3

List B: Select one course

CourseTitleUnits
ENG 140Survey of American Literature II3
ENG 222Survey of World Literature II3
HIS 110World Civilization I3
HIS 120World Civilization II3
HIS 125California History3
HIST C1001United States History to 18773
HIST C1002United States History since 18653
ENG 122Survey of World Literature I3

List C: Select two courses

CourseTitleUnits
ANTH C1001Introduction to Biological Anthropology3
ANTH C1001LBiological Anthropology Lab1

List D: Select one course

CourseTitleUnits
ETH 101Introduction to Ethnic Studies3
ETH 210Introduction to Mexican American Studies3

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