Program Information
Partnership with the University of Pittsburgh
Prepare for the global economy and learn more about the world both inside and outside the classroom by earning a Global Distinction Micro-credential. Set yourself apart by seeing the world of connections, divisions, and disruptions, of global flows and impediments to them, while seeking to understand how you can work within them. This micro-credential is your opportunity to deepen your global competencies. Take 6 credits of qualifying courses, participate in one global intensive experience, and complete 10 hours of global activities, virtually or in-person, to earn this credential.
Questions?
Dr. Jodi Carver
724-480-3539
jodi.carver@ccbc.edu
Program Outcomes:
Graduates will be able to:
Think critically about the world, cultures, and global society.
Complete ten hours of global activities to expand their perspectives of the world.
Create a final written or verbal presentation reflecting their knowledge and enhanced awareness of global society following the global intensive experience.
Curriculum
HIST 101
Western Civilization I
This is a survey course of the civilization of the West, focusing on the development from Paleolithic man to 1500. Political and cultural changes are emphasized. 3-0-3
HIST 102
Western Civilization II
This is a survey course of the civilization of the West concerned with the development from 1500 to present. Political and cultural changes are emphasized. 3-0-3
HIST 111
U.S. History I
This is a survey course of the history of the United States from the discovery of America to 1865. Political, social, and cultural changes are emphasized. 3-0-3
HIST 112
U.S. History II
This is a survey course of the history of the United States from 1865 to the present. Political, social, and cultural changes are emphasized. 3-0-3
BUSM 255
Macroeconomics
Macroeconomics examines the aggregate economy, with specific focus on unemployment, inflation, business cycles, and growth. Topics include economic reasoning, the economic organization of society, supply and demand, U.S. economic institutions, the world economy, national income accounting, money, banking, and the financial sector, the modern macro debate in reference to the aggregate production/aggregate expenditures model, demand management and fiscal policy, monetary policy, the debate about macro policy, the relationship between inflation, unemployment, and growth, international dimensions of monetary and fiscal policies, exchange rate and trade policy, traditional macro policy, supply-side macro policy, deficits and debt, and transitional economies. 3-0-3
CISF 240
Cybersecurity: Law and Ethics
This course introduces students to the legal, ethical, and societal issues associated with information technology, including cyberterrorism and hacktivism, privacy, freedom of expression, social media, software developmet and intellectual property rights. 3-0-3
CRIM 133
Domestic Terrorism
This is an overview course focusing on the impact of the war on terrorism in the United States, on our citizens, our government, and on society. Topics to be examined will include how the war on terror has affected first responders; our aviation system, our federal law enforcement agencies, and the relationship between state and local government. Also included will be the topic of cyber-terrorism and how this threat has dramatically altered our country’s approach to national security. 3-0-3
EDUC 220
Teaching English Language Learners
As the number of English Language Learners (ELLs) continues to grow in our public schools there is an increased need for highly qualified teachers to instruct them. This course will be an introduction into the varied theories and practices of teaching English Language Learners. This course will look at some prominent research in the field of second language acquisition and apply it to strategies and best practices used in Pennsylvania, as well as other parts of the country. This course will give students an overview to support effective instruction of students who have a first language other than English.
