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Global Gateway

Are you thinking of a career that involves international affairs? Do you have a desire to be a responsible learner of globalization? What does it take to compete in a global economy?

Earn a Global Gateway designation through Tallahassee Community College's Global Gateway Program to broaden your global perspective and develop the skills necessary to compete in our global economy. 

Overview

Requirements

Curriculum

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The Global Gateway Program  (pdf 884.38 kB) provides students a global perspective while developing skills necessary to compete in the global economy. Students will also be better prepared to transfer into academic programs requiring backgrounds in global issues.

Students earn a Global Gateway designation on their transcript by completing 15 hours in courses designated as Global Learning, attending and or participating in a specified number of Global Learning experiences, and completing a two-credit interdisciplinary capstone course. 

By nature of your participation in the Global Gateway Program, you will experience multi-cultural opportunities on TCC's campus and in the community. This unique combination of coursework, events and participation in a collaborative class will enhance your opportunity to become a better citizen of the world.

For more information on the Global Gateway Program, contact Dr. Monte Finkelstein, Dean of History and Social Sciences, at (850) 201-8488 or e-mail finkelsm@tcc.fl.edu.

In order to earn a Global Gateway designation on your transcript, you must complete 15 hours in courses designated as Global Learning, attend and/or participate in a specified number of Global Learning experiences, and complete a 2 credit interdisciplinary capstone course. 

Students are required to complete a minimum of 15 credit hours from this list: six (6) credit hours from the Arts and Sciences category, six (6) credit hours from the History and Social Sciences area and three (3) credit hours from the electives category.

Students are encouraged to participate in campus clubs such as the International Student Organization, Model United Nations and the Eagle Business Society and to take advantage of travel and study opportunities, both domestic and overseas. 

Students who complete the Global Gateway designation will be better prepared to transfer into academic programs requiring backgrounds in global issues.

Students are required to complete a minimum of fifteen (15) credit hours from this list, six (6) credit hours from the Arts and Sciences category, six (6) credit hours from the History and Social Sciences area and three (3) credit hours from the elective category.

Category A: Arts and Sciences
Two courses selected from the following (6 hrs) 		Category B: History & Social Sciences
Two courses selected from the following (6 hrs) 		Category C: Electives
One course selected from the following (3 hrs) 		Category D: Required Capstone Course
IDS2311 Global Perspectives: An Interdisciplinary Course in Globalism
  • ARH2500 Non-Western Art History (3)
  • LIT2100 Masterpieces of World Literature (3)
  • MUH2120 Music of the World (3)
  • REL2300 World Religions (3)
  • HUM2210 Humanities I (3)
  • HUM2230 Humanities II (3)
  • HUM2740/41-Humanities Abroad I (3)/II (3)
  • PHY1020 Energy and its Environmental Effects (3)
  • BSC1050  Environmental Systems (3)
  • WOH2012 History of Civilization I (3)
  • WOH2022 History of Civilization II (3)
  • INR2002 International Relations (3)
  • CPO2001 Introduction to Comparative Politics (3)
  • ANT2410 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)
  • ANT2211 Peoples of the World (3)
  • GEO1400 Introduction to Human Geography (3)
  • GEA2000 World Regional Geography (3)
  • SPW2010 Introduction to Spanish Literature and Culture (3)
  • LIT2323 Multicultural Mythology
  • MUN2830 African Drum and Dance Ensemble (3)
  • GEB2955 International Business Practices (3)
  • ECO2710 Introduction to International Economics (3)
  • SYG2012 Global Issues
  • ASH2041 China: Its History and Culture (3)
  • ASH1044 Introduction to Middle Eastern History and Civilization (3)
  • IDS1195 Introduction to Chinese Culture (3)

This course serves as the capstone course for students seeking a Global Gateway designation on their transcript. Students will be exposed to an interdisciplinary, integrated curriculum presented from a global perspective. Students will be required to complete a capstone assignment as determined by the lead instructor.

Prerequisites: Completion of other Global Gateway program requirements. Permission required. 

Offered in the Spring Semester.

Contact: 2 hours

NOTE: Students must attend or participate in five Global Learning experiences (e.g. campus events and presentations, study abroad programs, club participation).

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