Intercultural Studies
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.
Unique Features
This major is built around a core set of interdisciplinary courses designed to give a broad understanding of the world and connections between societies. An intercultural experience is required.
Our Graduates
Students graduating with a bachelor of arts degree in intercultural studies possess the tools needed to understand, work and minister effectively in different cultures.
Program Details
Students must choose one of the following emphases:
Courses
General Education Prerequisites
- BLIT-336 Biblical Literature: Acts (3)
- ECON-105 Principles of Economics (4)
- SOC -160 Introduction to Anthropology (3)
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
Two semesters of language, or equivalent, in addition to general education requirements.
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 (3)
