System Gen Ed Requirements (SGR's) Prerequisites/Comments CR SEM GR Major/College Requirements Prerequisites/Comments CR SEM GR SGR Goal 1 Written Communication 6 Modern Language 6+ credits, including completion of the 202 level 6+ ENGL 101 Composition I (SGR 1) 3 Modern Language 202 Course 3 ENGL 201 Composition II (SGR 1) ENGL 101 3 Modern Language 201 Course To begin coursework above the 101 level, 3 Modern Language 102 Course complete modern language placement evaluation 4 SGR Goal 2 Oral Communication (3 credits) 3 Modern Language 101 Course 4 SPCM 101 Fundamentals of Speech (SGR 2) 3 Minor OR a second major OR a teaching specialization SGR Goal 3 Social Sciences/Diversity (2 Disciplines, 6 credits) 6 ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics (SGR 3) 3 GEOG 210 World Geography (SGR 3) 3 SGR Goal 4 Humanities and Arts/Diversity (2 Disciplines, 6 credits or language sequence) 6 REL 250 World Religions (SGR 4) 3 Upper Division Coursework (33 credits) 300-400 Level Major and Non-Major Classes 33 HIST 112 World Civilizations (SGR 4) 3 GLST 489 Capstone Intercultural Competencies 3 SGR Goal 5 Mathematics (3 credits) 3 SGR #5 Mathematics (SGR 5) MATH 102, 103 or higher 3 SGR Goal 6 Natural Sciences (6 credits) 6 SGR #6 Natural Science (SGR 6) 3 SGR #6 Natural Science (SGR 6) 3 One Capstone course in the major 3 GLST 489 Capstone Intercultural Competencies 3 Global Citizenship & Diversity 3 A&S 111 Intro to Global Citizenship & Diversity 3 Requirements for Global Studies Major 60 Major Core Courses (18 Credits) ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics (SGR 3) 3 GEOG 210 World Geography (SGR 3) 3 GLST 201 Global Studies 1 3 GLST 401 Global Cultures & Identities 3 Comments/Notes HIST 112 World Civilizations (SGR 4) 3 For more information on Honors College program requirements and to view the Honors Academic Advising Guide Sheet: http://www.sdstate.edu/van-d-and-barbara-b-fishback-honors POLS 253 Current World Problems 3 REL 250 World Religions (SGR 4) 3 Modern Language Requirement (21 Credits) *Consult advisor and review catalog for further information about methods to complete requirement 1st semester of a language 4 2nd semester of a language 4 3rd semester of a language 3 4th semester of a language 3 Global Studies Major (12 Credits) Develop a plan of study for a total of 12 credits with at least: a) 2 different prefixes minimum, b) no more than 6 credits per prefix, and c) no more than 3 credits of lower division (100- and 200-level coursework) SGR courses College of Arts and Sciences Major Courses (C or better required) Capstone Experience (3 Credits) 3 GLST 489 Capstone Intercultural Competencies GLST 201; Fall or Spring 3 Cross Cultural Experiences (3 Credits) 3 Taken during 1 or more semesters (Summer, Fall, and/or Spring) for a minimum of 3 credits; approval required before beginning experience(s). Information Subject to Change. This is not a contract. For official program requirements, please refer to the undergraduate catalog at: http: //catalog.sdstate.edu/. Total Credits 120
First Year Fall Courses Prerequisites/Comments CR SEM GR First Year Spring Courses Prerequisites/Comments CR SEM GR A&S 111 Intro to Global Citizenship & Diversity 3 Modern Language Requirement FREN, GER, or SPAN 101-202 3-4 Modern Language Requirement FREN, GER, or SPAN 101-202 3-4 SGR #1 ENGL 101 Composition I Fall or Spring 3 SGR #2 SPCM 101 Fundamentals of Speech 3 SGR #5 Mathematics MATH 102, 103, or higher 3 SGR #3 GLST 201 Global Studies I 3 SGR #6 Natural Science 3 SGR #6 Natural Science 3 14 15-16 ` Second Year Fall Courses Second Year Spring Courses Modern Language Requirement FREN, GER, or SPAN 101-202 3-4 Modern Language Requirement FREN, GER, or SPAN 101-202 3 POLS 253 Current World Problems 3 SGR #3 ECON 202 Principles of Macroeconomics 3 SGR #2 ENGL 201 Composition II ENGL 101 3 SGR #3 GEOG 210 World Geography 3 SGR #4 REL 250 World Religions 3 SGR #4 HIST 112 World Civilizations 3, taken as needed to complete degree requirements 3 15-16 Third Year Fall Course Third Year Spring Courses 3 3 Major electives + 3 Major electives + 3 Major electives + 3 *Consult advisor and review catalog for further information about methods to complete Modern Languages Requirement 15 With an advisor, students develop a plan of study from approved list of courses w/ 15 credit using at least: a) 2 different prefixes minimum; b) No more than 9 credits per prefix; c) No more than 3 credits of lower division coursework 15 Third Year Summer Courses Cross Cultural Experiences Taken during 1 or more semesters (Summer, Fall, and/or Spring) for a minimum of 3 credits; approval required before beginning experience(s). 3 3 Fourth Year Fall Courses Fourth Year Spring Courses 1 GLST 489 Capstone Intercultural Competencies 3 Major electives + 3 Major electives + 3 SGR courses College of Arts and Sciences Major Courses (C or better required) Total Credits 120 Students are not limited to this plan; it is meant to be used as a guide for planning purposes in consultation with your advisor. The sample schedule is one possible path to completing your degree within four years. Information Subject to Change. This is not a contract. For official program requirements, please refer to the undergraduate catalog at: http: //catalog.sdstate.edu/.
Global Studies (Fall 2017) Course Title Prerequisites/Comments Credits Required Core Courses (18 Credits) ECON 202 - Principles of Macroeconomics SGR 3 3 GEOG 210 - World Regional Geography SGR 3 3 GLST 201 - Global Studies I SGR 3 3 GLST 401 Global Cultures and Identities 3 HIST 112 - World Civilizations II SGR 4 3 POLS 253 - Current World Problems SGR 3 3 REL 250 - World Religions SGR 4 3 Capstone Experience (3 Credits) GLST 489 - Capstone Intercultural Competencies GLST 201 3 Cross Cultural Experience (3 Credits) Students may use a variety of travel experience courses in the catalog to fulfill this requirement for a cross-cultural experience outside of the United States that includes at least three credits of academic coursework and lasts at least 4 weeks. Students may select several shorter experiences that add up to four weeks total with approval from the department head. However, a semester or academic year abroad is Exceptions to the cross cultural experience must be pre-approved by the department head. International students may petition for an exemption from the cross-cultural experience. Credits may be applied to another requirement when appropriate. Academic credit will be considered only from an accredited institution or through an international exchange program approved by SDSU. All students must have the approval before beginning the cross cultural experience. Modern Language Requirement (21 Credits) Option 1-7 Credits in one language above the 202 level Option 2 - Qualified Waiver May be waived if examination shows the student has achieved a level of language learning equivalent to that of students who have completed 21 credit hours in a language and are able to use the language at an intermediate level (Intermediate Low according to the ACTFL scale). The Department will evaluate the documentation. A student may be exempt from examination at SDSU if he or she has successfully completed one or more of the nationally administered tests showing an equivalent level of proficiency. Option 3 - Two Languages: Global Studies students may, with the approval of the Coordinator of Global Studies and Department Head, design a Modern Language program that combines two languages. Students have the option of completing coursework in two languages offered at SDSU through the intermediate level (101, 102, 201, and 202) or combining one of the languages offered at SDSU through the 202 level with a less commonly taught language (e.g. Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Russian, etc.). This option, including an assessment plan, must be approved in advance by the Department. Global Studies Major (12 Credits) With an advisor, students develop a plan of study using courses listed below for a total of 12 credits with at least - 2 different prefixes minimum - No more than 6 credits per prefix; - No more than 3 credits of lower division (100- and 200-level) coursework Other courses that have a significant global emphasis may also qualify but must be approved in advance World Economics/Geography ABS 203 Global Food Systems 3 ECON 405 Comparative Economic Systems ECON 201, ECON 202 3 ECON 440 Economics of International Sector ECON 330 3 ECON 460 Economic Development ECON 201, ECON 202 3 GEOG 320 Regional Geography 3 GEOG 400 Cultural Geography 3 GEOG 415 Environmental Geography 3 GEOG 425 Population Geography 3 GEOG 447 Geography of the Future 3 GEOG 459 Political Geography 3 GEOG 460 Geopolitics 3 GEOG/REL 353 Geography of Religion 3 LMNO 201 Introduction to Leadership and Management of Nonprofit Organizations 3 World History/Politics HIST 312 History of Modern Asia 3 POLS 165 Political Ideologies SGR 3 3 POLS 341/EURS 301 European Democratic Govt 3 POLS 350 International Relations 3 POLS 447 Latin American Politics or LAS 302 Latin American Societies 3 POLS 458 Democracy and Authoritarianism 3 World Cultures/Societies ANTH 210 Cultural Anthropology SGR 3 3 ARTH 320 Modern Art and Architecture Survey ARTH 212 3 ENGL 470 Capstone Course in Peace and Conflict Studies 3 EURS 301 Societies in European Cultures May be repeated for credit when the topic is different. 3 FREN 333 Topics in Francophone Cultures FREN 202 3 FREN 433 French Civilization FREN 310 3 GER 380 Deutschland Heute GER 311, GER 312; Taught in German. 3
GER 434 German Civilization II 3 GLST/PHIL 480 Ethics of Globalization 3 LAS 301 Latin American Cultures May be repeated for credit with consent 3 LAS 302 Latin American Societies May be repeated for credit with consent 3 PHIL/REL 454 Environmental Ethics 3 REL/GEOG 353 Geography of Religion May be repeated for credit with consent 3 SOC 350 Race and Ethnic Relations SOC 100 or 150 3 SPAN 433 Spanish Culture and Civilization 3 SPAN 435 Latin American Culture & Civilization 3 SPAN 476 19th and 20th Century Spain SPAN 310; May be repeated for credit with consent 3 SPAN 477 20th Century Latin America SPAN 310; May be repeated for credit with consent 3
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