The United States in Global Context
This thread examines the United States as a nation within a global context. Courses will expose students to the global influences on American arts, culture, and sciences, and offer a deeper understanding and appreciation of American civics, citizenship, and international heritage. Courses will examine major political and economic forces that shape America’s relationships with its allies and adversaries and allow students to explore the challenges and opportunities of a globalized world.
thread OUTCOMES
1. Students will be able to analyze how the United States is positioned to meet the challenges and opportunities of a globalized world. (UG02)
2. Students will engage in integrative learning across the curriculum and co-curriculum, making simple connections among ideas and experiences to synthesizing and transferring learning to new, complex situations within and beyond the campus. (UG05)
3. Students will engage in applied learning across the curriculum and co-curriculum, making simple connections among ideas and experiences to synthesizing and transferring learning to new, complex situations within and beyond the campus. (UG02)
CURRICULUM GUIDE
Select 12 credits including six credits at 300-level or above
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Select four of the following: | 12 | |
| Arabic Language and Culture I | ||
| Arabic Language and Culture II | ||
| Arabic Language and Culture III | ||
| Topics in Arabic Culture | ||
| Overview of Western Art | ||
| Overview of World Art | ||
| Art Since 1945 | ||
| Environmental Biology | ||
| Social and Ethical Issues in Genetics | ||
| Mental Health in America | ||
| Mass Media and Society | ||
| Global Media | ||
| Propaganda: Ideology, Communication Warfare, and Social Control | ||
| The Communication Age | ||
| Challenges of Computer Technology | ||
| Sexual Violence | ||
| Criminal Justice and the Multicultural Community | ||
| Transnational Crime & Justice | ||
| Cybersecurity in the Era of Evolving Technology | ||
| Dance in the Political World | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | ||
| Critical Choices in Health Care Policy | ||
| Economics of Sustainable Development | ||
| International Economics | ||
| Environmental Geology | ||
| Oceanography | ||
| Culture and Politics of American Education | ||
| Introduction to Literary and Cultural Studies | ||
| U.S. Latino/a Literatures | ||
| Asian Film | ||
| Healthcare Writing | ||
| Stress Management | ||
| Current Issues in Esports Health and Society | ||
| French Language and Culture I | ||
| French Language and Culture II | ||
| French Language and Culture III | ||
| Topics in French and Francophone Culture | ||
| France and Francophone Identities Today | ||
| Introduction to Geospatial Technologies | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Problems | ||
| Asia | ||
| Environmental Law and Policy | ||
| Environmental Justice | ||
| Earth's Changing Climate | ||
| Gender and the Environment | ||
| Feminist Perspectives in the Disciplines | ||
| Healthcare Systems: Global Perspectives and Analysis | ||
| Current Topics in Health Care | ||
| Ethics & Legal Fundamentals for the Health Professions | ||
| Sustainability in Food and Hospitality | ||
| Contemporary Travel and Tourism | ||
| Early Modern to Contemporary World | ||
| Colonial US to the Civil War Era | ||
| US Civil War Era to Present | ||
| Russia Since 1855 | ||
| The Long Civil Rights Movement | ||
| Native American History | ||
| Rise of Imperial Britain | ||
| Latin America Since 1830 | ||
| History of the Americas | ||
| Mass Killing and Genocide in the Modern World | ||
| American Constitutional History and Law | ||
| International Health | ||
| Principles of Sociology | ||
| Introduction to Anthropology | ||
| Archaeology/World Prehistory | ||
| Population and Society | ||
| Health and Society | ||
| Cultural Area Studies | ||
| Minority Groups | ||
| Society, Culture and Self | ||
| Japanese Language and Culture I | ||
| Japanese Language and Culture II | ||
| Japanese Language and Culture III | ||
| Topics in Japanese Culture | ||
| Multicultural Leadership | ||
| Dynamics of Global Commerce | ||
| Organizational Behavior | ||
| Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Innovation | ||
| Introduction to Asian Civilizations | ||
| Principles of Marketing | ||
| Issues in Global Business | ||
| The American Military Experience | ||
| Exploring World Music | ||
| Introduction to Nonprofit Management | ||
| Foundations in Sustainability | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Formal Logic | ||
| Ethics | ||
| World Religions | ||
| Philosophy of Human Existence | ||
| Environmental Ethics | ||
| Medical/Health Care Ethics | ||
| Business Ethics | ||
| Philosophy of Law and Justice | ||
| Ethics, Technology, and the Future | ||
| Ancient Western Philosophy | ||
| American National Government | ||
| International Relations | ||
| Foreign Policy | ||
| Introduction to Comparative Politics | ||
| Organized Political Action | ||
| Seminar in Democracy | ||
| Model United Nations | ||
| The Political Film | ||
| Transnational Terrorism | ||
| International Political Economy | ||
| Foreign Policy and International Security | ||
| Politics of Developing Areas | ||
| Environmental Psychology | ||
| Education and American Activism | ||
| Spanish Language & Culture I | ||
| Spanish Language & Culture II | ||
| Spanish Language & Culture III | ||
| Spanish for Health Professionals | ||
| Topics in Hispanic Culture | ||
| Studies in Audience Development | ||
| Total Hours | 12 | |
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Some courses may require pre-requisites. Please see course descriptions to determine if there are any pre-requisites for that specific course.
Important Curriculum Guide Notes
This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.
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The United States in Global Context Thematic Thread (USGC)
Revised 10.10.2023
UCC: 10.03.2023