Satisfy your love for exploring diverse cultures and prepare yourself with a broad foundation in studies of cultural anthropology, cross-cultural communication and international politics.
Highlights
- Highlights the discipline of cultural anthropology as it relates to cultural analysis, communications, and regional studies.
- Chances to research and study a variety of cultures locally and internationally.
Career opportunities
This emphasis provides great preparation for further studies in law, medicine, public policy, social work or business. It can also provide direct entry into work in journalism, teaching, advertising and non-profit organizations, often with an international or multicultural focus, all of which place a high premium on cultural understanding.
Transferring to Fresno Pacific
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Course listing
Note: Emphasis courses are additional courses that are to be completed alongside the general education and parent program requirements as dictated by the Fresno Pacific University catalog. Please review the course requirements for baccalaureate programs and the general education summary in the Undergraduate Academic Catalog.
Emphasis Courses (12 Units)
Select four of the following
Code | Title | Units |
---|---|---|
COM 400 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
PS 411 | Modern Latin America: History, Politics And Culture | 3 |
PS 412 | Modern Africa: History, Politics and Culture | 3 |
PS 414 | Modern Asia: History, Politics and Culture | 3 |
PS 416 | Modern Middle East: History, Politics and Culture | 3 |
PS 425 | Global Economics and Sustainable Development | 3 |
REL 455 | Christians and Religious Neighbors | 3 |
SOC 410 | American Ethnicity and Pluralism | 3 |
SPAN 327 | Spain: Civilization and Culture | 3 |
SPAN 328 | Latin America: Civilization and Culture | 3 |
THEO 425 | Theological Ethics and the Environment | 3 |
Program director

Darren Duerksen, Ph.D.