Program Objectives
Develop Intercultural Literacy: To equip students with deep insights into the beliefs, customs, languages, and social structures of diverse populations.
Foster Critical Analysis: To cultivate the analytical skills required to examine the complexities of cultural identity, power dynamics, and social change.
Advance Professional Ethics: To instill the values of empathy, respect, and inclusive conduct essential for professional success in diverse, multi-cultural environments.
Promote Global Competence: To provide an understanding of how globalization, migration, and digital interaction influence local and international community relations.
Enhance Communication & Mediation: To prepare students for careers in diplomacy, social services, international business, and community development through rigorous academic training.
Curriculum Structure & Expected Courses
1. General Education & Foundation (42 Credits)
CCS 101: Introduction to Cross-Cultural Studies (3)
SOC 105: Introduction to Sociology (3)
ANT 110: Introduction to Cultural Anthropology (3)
ENG 101: Communication & Intercultural Discourse (3)
PHIL 201: Ethics & Cultural Relativism (3)
(Plus 27 credits of additional electives in Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts)
2. Core Major Requirements (60 Credits)
CCS 201: Global Perspectives on Cultural Identity (3)
CCS 205: Theories of Intercultural Communication (3)
CCS 301: Migration, Diaspora, & Global Flows (3)
CCS 305: Religion, Ritual, & Society (3)
CCS 310: Ethnographic Research Methods (3)
CCS 401: Culture, Power, & Social Justice (3)
CCS 410: Conflict Transformation in Diverse Societies (3)
CCS 420: Cross-Cultural Management & Leadership (3)
CCS 450: Senior Capstone Research Project (3)
(Plus 33 credits of additional core cross-cultural modules)
3. Concentration Electives (18 Credits)
CCS 320: Language & Culture (3)
CCS 325: Gender & Cross-Cultural Perspectives (3)
CCS 425: Indigenous Studies & Human Rights (3)
CCS 430: Cultural Impacts of Digital Technology (3)
(Plus 6 credits of related thematic electives)
Areas of Specialization & Career Pathways
International Development: NGO program officer, community organizer, or humanitarian aid worker.
Global Business: Diversity and inclusion manager, international marketing consultant, or HR specialist.
Public Sector: Foreign service representative, policy analyst, or public administrator.
Educational/Social Services: Cultural liaison, immigrant/refugee advocate, or educator.
Research Areas
Intercultural Dynamics: Analyzing the evolution of social norms and traditions in the face of globalization.
Diversity & Inclusion: Investigating the impact of multicultural policies on social cohesion and workplace performance.
Cultural Preservation: Researching the challenges faced by indigenous and minority communities in a digital age.
Conflict & Dialogue: Evaluating the role of cultural mediation in resolving communal and international tensions.
Learning Outcomes
• Demonstrate mastery of core theories and concepts in the study of cultural diversity.
• Apply ethnographic and comparative research methods to analyze complex social and cultural phenomena.
• Exhibit professional conduct, intercultural empathy, and effective communication across diverse groups.
• Execute original, evidence-based research through a capstone project that offers practical solutions to intercultural challenges.