# Global Studies (Certificate of Achievement)

Santiago Canyon College · 2025-2026 Catalog · Department: History

Source: https://sccollege.elumenapp.com/catalog/catalog/program/global-studies-ca-spring-2023

The certificate in Global Studies within the Department of History is intended to prepare a student in the History Department with particular insights into global perspectives and historical experiences such that the student may successfully enter a globally-oriented program of study after transfer to a four-year institution. It provides students access to a concentrated course of study that offers a full scope of knowledge from lower-division survey courses centered on global states and societies. Additionally, it offers exposure to interdisciplinary education, which is central to many programs of study at four-year institutions such as international relations and global studies. Students will complete a total of 12 units, 9 of which will be in the History Department and 3 of which will be in either the Geography Department or Political Science Department. Completion of a History Department Certificate in Global Studies can be completed over one to two years.

### Program Courses & Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Global Studies, CA: Complete all of the following** | | 12 |
| **Certificate Requirements** | | 3 |
| HIST 102 | World Civilizations Since the 16th Century | 3 |
| HIST 102H | Honors World Civilizations Since the 16th Century | 3 |
| **Select two (2) courses from the following** | | 6 |
| HIST 132 | Modern African History | 3 |
| HIST 142 | History of the Modern Middle East | 3 |
| HIST 152 | Latin American History | 3 |
| HIST 162 | Asian Civilizations | 3 |
| **Select one (1) course from the following** | | 3 |
| GEOG 100 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 100H | Honors World Regional Geography | 3 |
| POLT 220 | International Politics | 3 |

### Learning Outcomes

-   Critical Analysis: Analyze primary and secondary sources to develop analytical skill skills by evaluating key historical decisions, testing hypotheses, and choosing among contending viewpoints.
-   Communication Skills: Develop communication skills through writing exercises and discussion of critical historical events
-   Global Citizenship: Demonstrate the ability to discuss, analyze, and compare and contrast, diverse world cultural, religious, and political traditions.
-   Develop analytical skills by evaluating key historical decisions, testing hypotheses, and choosing among contending viewpoints.
-   Develop communication skills through writing exercises and discussions of critical historical events.
-   Act as better informed citizens and knowledgeable voters through the study of U.S. political traditions and concepts of citizenship.
-   Discuss, analyze, compare and contrast, diverse world cultural, religious, and political traditions.