Are you amazed by how interconnected the world has become? Do you wonder how nations, institutions, and people have built global relationships that affect the ways we communicate, conduct business, and shape our politics? If so, the global studies program might be the perfect fit for you.
Allan Hancock College’s global studies provides students with a strong base of knowledge,
methods, and practical skills in the areas of social, political, economic, environmental,
and cultural dimensions of globalization processes.
The global studies program prepares students for transfer to continue their education,
or for careers as educators, politicians, lawyers, non-profit leaders, government
employees, business persons, and more.
This program will help you to:
- analyze important globalizing trends and their impact on the world’s cultures and the environment
- explain transnational economic processes affecting global decisions and events
- understand how globalization is affecting multiculturalism and the processes causing contemporary cultures to change
- explore the changing nature of political organizations and non-governmental organizations in the modern world system
- analyze the interdependence among people, groups, societies, governments, and nations in finding solutions to current global problems and conflicts
- describe core civic values which generate socially responsible behavior at both local and global levels
Suggested Course Sequence
The “Suggested Course Sequence” is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite: Placement based upon Allan Hancock College's placement policy.
Designed to help students enhance their analytical reading and writing skills using a wide variety of texts. Emphasizes college-level expository essay construction, communication, and research methods leading to the preparation and writing of a research paper.
Introduction to the phenomenon of globalization and a broad range of cultural, economic, political, and social issues confronting the globalized world today. Structured around three thematic categories:(1) culture and society,(2) governance and conflict, and (3) integrated economic systems. Designed to explore multifaceted connections among nation-states; nongovernmental organizations; ethnic, cultural, and religious groups; and populations around the world.
An interdisciplinary examination of the expansion, contraction, and conflicts of the major world civilizations from the 16th century to the present. Focus is on ideas, events, and discoveries that have shaped our world as viewed through literature, folklore, art history, philosophy, and science. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for HUM 102.
Surveys the development and characteristics of Western civilization from 1600 to the present, emphasizing main currents in political, economic, social, intellectual, and scientific history. Some study of the "non-West" is included. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for HUM 105.
Select one course from this list.
You can choose a course in any subject that has a 100-199 in its title. For example ENGL 100 or ASTR 121.
NOTE: Not all 100-level courses are UC-transferable. See the IGETC sheet for UC eligible courses.
Total Units:
16
Spring Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite: MATH 311 or higher, or eligibility for Math 331 or higher based upon Allan Hancock College's placement policy.
An introduction to types of individual economic units. Topics include scarcity, opportunity costs, comparative advantage, supply, demand, elasticity, cost theory, price and output determination under various market structures and factor markets. Related topics such as international trade, public choice, income distribution, externalities and government regulation will also be included. ECON 102 may be taken prior to or concurrently with ECON 101/ECON 121/BUS 121.
A study of the world's major geographic regions. The course focuses on the increasing globalization of the world and a movement towards greater emphasis on cultural diversity.
If you take any of the following courses, you will also satisfy the AHC graduation
requirement of area 4B: Communication and Analytical Thinking.
Recommended courses: MATH 100, 105, 123, 135, 181, 321; or select one course from
this list.
Choose one of the following courses:
- EMS 102, First Aid and Safety
- FSN 109, Basic Nutrition for Health
- HED 100, Health and Wellness
- HUSV 126, Meditation, Mindfulness, and Stress Reduction
Select one course from this list.
You can choose a course in any subject that has a 100-199 in its title. For example ENGL 100 or ASTR 121.
NOTE: Not all 100-level courses are UC-transferable. See the IGETC sheet for UC eligible courses.
Total Units:
15.5-20
Fall Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Select one course from this list.
Total Units:
14 - 15
Spring Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Advisories: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in ECON 101 or ECON 102 or ECON 121 or BUS 121 or
An introduction to international economic issues. Explores why countries trade and addresses the consequences of trade restrictions. Alternative exchange rate systems, factors that cause exchange-rate fluctuations, and the determinants of a country's balance of trade are covered. Other topics include the politics of trade policy, the impact of trade on the job market, the role of international institutions in the global economy, financial crises, global environmental issues, and international debt problems. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for Business 141 or Economics 141. May be taken prior to or concurrently with Econ 101 or Econ 102, or Econ 121 or Bus 121.
Choose one of the following courses:
- ES 1231, African American History
- HIST 107, U S History to 1877
- HIST 108, US History from 1877 to the Present
- HIST 118, U S History to 1877
- HIST 119, History of California
- POLS 101, Introduction to Political Science
- POLS 103, American Government
Total Units:
14.0
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.
A major of 34 units is required for the degree. Required core courses (18 units)
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
BUS 141 | Global Economics | 3 |
or | ||
ECON 141 | Global Economics | 3 |
or | ||
GBST 141 | Global Economics | 3 |
ECON 102 | Principles of Micro-Economics | 3 |
GEOG 103 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
GBST 101 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
HIST 102 | World Civilizations Since 1500 | 3 |
or | ||
HUM 102 | World Civilizations Since 1500 | 3 |
or | ||
HIST 105 | Western Civilization Since 1650 | 3 |
or | ||
HUM 105 | Western Civilization Since 1650 | 3 |
POLS 104 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
Plus 6 units selected from the following:
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
ANTH 102 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
BUS 140 | Survey of International Business | 3 |
ECON 101 | Principles of Macro-Economics | 3 |
PHIL 121 | Religions of the Modern World | 3 |
POLS 101 | Introduction to Political Science | 3 |
Plus a minimum of 10 units of French or Spanish selected from the following:
Course Number | Course Title | Units |
---|---|---|
FRCH 101 | Elementary French I | 5 |
FRCH 102 | Elementary French II | 5 |
SPAN 101 | Elementary Spanish I | 5 |
SPAN 102 | Elementary Spanish II | 5 |
SPAN 103 | Intermediate Spanish I | 5 |
SPAN 104 | Intermediate Spanish II | 5 |
SPAN 111 | Intermediate Spanish Conversation | 2 |
Recommended elective: a second year of foreign language.
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Contact Information
Department Chair
Brian Stokes
805-922-6966 ext. 3440
bstokes@hancockcollege.edu
Department Administrative Assistant II
Rose Delgado 805-922-6966 ext. 3334
rose.delgado@hancockcollege.edu
Dean, Academic Affairs
Rick Rantz
805-922-6966 ext. 5203
rrantz@hancockcollege.edu
Location
Santa Maria CampusBldg. C, Rm. 28
805-922-6966 ext. 3732