Why choose Global Studies at NCC?
Northampton Community College's Global Studies program is the perfect choice for students who are passionate about exploring the world and learning about different cultures. NCC’s associate degree program is designed to help you become an actively engaged, aware, and ethical global citizen. The program offers students the unique opportunity to travel the world, with previous destinations including Denmark, China, Costa Rica, Egypt, Jordan, and El Salvador. In addition to study abroad opportunities, the program also provides a six-week experiential program with local organizations that have a global reach for students who are unable to travel.
What You'll Learn
By combining in-class learning with hands-on experiences, you’ll gain a well-rounded education focused on international relations, with the option to choose from a variety of cultural experiences and languages. While pursuing your associate degree, you will touch on economics, politics, history, and culture while learning how these trends shape the world. You'll also explore hot-topic issues such as the effects of climate change on the developing world and maternal health and women's rights. After the completion of the global studies program, you have the option to continue on to a four-year degree or to join the workforce at a nonprofit, government agency, or other organization.
Program Details
Semesters: 4
Credits: 62
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Locations: BethlehemProgram Overview:
To meet the need for graduates who are able to function effectively in an interconnected society, the Global Studies program offers a liberal arts education, focused on international relations, area studies, and/or the environment, with a choice of cultural experiences and languages. The program will serve students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution as well as students who wish to work in local businesses with a global reach, or government agencies and non-profit organizations serving diverse populations from other countries.
Semesters: 4
Credits: 61
College Catalog: View Curriculum
Program Map: Download PDF
Locations: BethlehemProgram Overview:
To meet the need for graduates who are able to function effectively in an interconnected society, the Global Studies program offers a liberal arts education, focused on international relations, area studies, and/or the environment, with a choice of cultural experiences and languages. The program will serve students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution as well as students who wish to work in local businesses with a global reach, or government agencies and non-profit organizations serving diverse populations from other countries.
Semesters: 4
Credits: 61
College Catalog: View Curriculum
Program Map: Download PDF
Locations: BethlehemProgram Overview:
To meet the need for graduates who are able to function effectively in an interconnected society, the Global Studies program offers a liberal arts education, focused on international relations, area studies, and/or the environment, with a choice of cultural experiences and languages. The program will serve students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution as well as students who wish to work in local businesses with a global reach, or government agencies and non-profit organizations serving diverse populations from other countries.
Semesters: 4
Credits: 62-64
College Catalog: View Curriculum
Program Map: Download PDF
Locations: BethlehemProgram Overview:
To meet the need for graduates who are able to function effectively in an interconnected society, the Global Studies program offers a liberal arts education, focused on international relations, area studies, and/or the environment, with a choice of cultural experiences and languages. The program will serve students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution as well as students who wish to work in local businesses with a global reach, or government agencies and non-profit organizations serving diverse populations from other countries.
Transfer Potential
Our Global Studies AA degree is designed for students looking to transfer to a four-year school to earn their bachelor's degree. Listed below are some of the transfer possibilites for our Global Studies students.
Lehigh University - Global Studies Program
Temple University - Global Studies
Drexel University - Global Studies
Penn State University - Global Studies
Cedar Crest College - Global Studies
Muhlenberg College - International Studies
Albright College - International Relations
Dickinson College - International Studies
Kutztown University - International Studies Minor
East Stroudsburg University - International Relations within Political Science