Global Citizenship

Paul Harasha

Program Director
Office: SC 14
Email: paul.harasha@mesacc.edu

The academic certificate in Global Citizenship is an interdisciplinary program intended to assist students in understanding the interconnectedness of peoples and societies, developing a general knowledge of history and world events, accept the existence of different cultural values and attitudes, and celebrate the richness of human diversity. It enhances student's understanding of the world around them and current social issues such as economic and social justice, human and civil rights, world and regional conflicts, environmental degradation, cultural diversity, and political change.

What are the benefits?

The Academic Certificate (AC) in Global Citizenship is an interdisciplinary program intended to assist students in understanding the interconnectedness of peoples and societies, have them develop a general knowledge of history and world events, and accept and celebrate the richness of human diversity and different cultural values and attitudes. The certificate is designed to enhance students' understanding of the world around them and current social and cultural issues such as economic and social justice, human and civil rights, endangered indigenous populations, world and regional conflicts, environmental degradation and its impact on cultures, political change, and cultural diversity.

How will this affect my ability to graduate?

The certificate is designed to be incorporated into an associate degree program and works well in combination with several majors including anthropology, geography, education, sociology, social work, history, international business, political science, religious studies, environmental studies, economics, and women's studies. All courses included as part of the certificate meet general studies requirements.