Intercultural Studies

Overview & Highlights: 

The intercultural studies major prepares students for living and working within cultures different from their own. Students develop a broadened perspective and the knowledge needed to function and serve in our inter-dependent global society.

Highlights:

  • Core set of interdisciplinary courses
  • Designed to give broad understanding of the world and connections between societies
  • Two emphases offered
What can I do with this degree? (Our Graduates): 

Students graduating with a bachelor of arts degree in intercultural studies possess the tools and comprehension needed to work and minister effectively in varying cultural settings.

Degrees & Emphases - What are the options with this major?: 

Students choose one of the following emphases:

Further Information: 

INTERCULTURAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Students have an opportunity to experience a culture other than that with which they are already familiar. This requirement may be satisfied by participating in one of the study abroad programs offered by the university, by completing an intercultural focus series or through an equivalent experience approved by the program director.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT
Students are required to complete two semesters of language, or equivalent, in addition to general education requirements.

Degree Course Listings: 

GENERAL EDUCATION OR OTHER PREREQUISITES

  • BLIT-336 Biblical Literature: Acts (3)
  • ECON-105 Principles of Economics (4)
  • SOC -160 Introduction to Anthropology (3)

REQUIRED COURSES (45 UNITS)
CORE

  • COM-400 Intercultural Communication (3)
  • GEOG-320 Cultural Geography (3)
  • PS-420 International Politics and Organizations (3)
  • SOC -300 Cultural Anthropology (3)
  • SOC -310 Cultural Communities of California (3)
  • or SOC-410 American Ethnicity and Pluralism (3)

Select one of the following:

  • REL -418 Culture, Religion and the Church (3)
  • REL -452 Christianity in the Non-Western World (4)
  • REL -460 Religions of the World (4)

Students must select from one of the emphases listed above.

 
 
 
 
Tuition & Fees
 
 
 

High school students