Online Comparative Cultural Studies Degree :: Accredited Universities

With Northern Arizona University’s online bachelor’s degree in Comparative Cultural Studies, you will study the past and current roles different cultures, belief systems and technologies have played in the way humans interact and communicate with each other. This degree program focuses on analytical and critical thinking as you study the many ways humans understand and communicate their world.

This online bachelor’s degree program provides valuable preparation for graduate school or professional study in arts, humanities and social sciences. You will gain a strong foundation of understanding humans and cultures to prepare you for occupations in:

Journalism or communications
Museums or cultural institution work
Planning and policy research
Program administration
Religious studies

Entry Requirements

To be admitted into this program , you must have an associate's degree, either completed or in progress, at a regionally accredited institution and the associate's degree must be completed prior to the awarding of the degree.

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Anthropology is the study of what it means to be human through the lens of cultural diversity. Sociology examines how human actions in modern societies are shaped by social groups and by wider social, economic and political pressures. Both fields share a common interest in the comparative study of human societies in all their historical and contemporary variations.

This major draws upon the combined strengths of the closely related fields of anthropology and sociology to enhance interdisciplinary research and professional practice. You will focus on local and global contexts, particularly in Australia, South Asia, South-East Asia and East Asia and the Pacific.
You will explore how cultural practices, institutions, social groups and everyday life are being transformed in the context of globalised communication, economic, political and environmental change.

You will also learn practical and conceptual skills to respond to global and local change. This major allows you to explore contemporary issues including family, sport, gender relations, media, education, work and economic change, community development, health, crime and human rights.

The anthropology and sociology major is offered as part of the Bachelor of Arts. You can enhance your studies with a secondary major or choose from a range of elective units to support your career goals.

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to submit a portfolio. Refer to humanities.curtin.edu.au/portfolio for details.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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Offered through ASU’s W. P. Carey School of Business, the online BA in business with a concentration in global leadership prepares students for related careers by developing strong global business skills and focusing on global studies courses from regions around the world.
Students in this program study international management and leadership and have the opportunity to select a track in Latin American studies or from other parts of the world. The program develops globally aware, business savvy leaders through a range of courses including Global Justice, Comparative Politics, Principles of International Business, Global Marketing Management.

Students become fluent in cultural sensitivity and awareness, adept in understanding and bridging cultural divides, and effective in leveraging diversity for business gains. They study international leadership and management, learn to lead on a global scale and graduate with immediate relevance in the world of global business. Students may also participate in an international study experience in a number of countries around the world.

Career opportunities in global leadership include domestic and international positions within global corporations at a variety of levels. Graduates are prepared for careers in politics, global supply chain management, international relations, global marketing management, economics, law, globalization, development, and more. Students with leadership degrees are particularly valuable to corporations with a global footprint, as well as humanitarian organizations working with worldwide issues.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must successfully complete ASU competency requirements. Admission may be granted with one deficiency in no more than two competency areas. Deficiencies cannot be in both math and laboratory science. Students must earn a minimum 2.0 in any subject area. Most competencies may also be met by test scores or college courses.

English - 4 years (composition/literature based)
Math - 4 years - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and one course requiring Algebra II as a prerequisite.
Laboratory Science - 3 years total (1 year each from any of the following areas are accepted: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Integrated Sciences, and Physics)
Social Science - 2 years (including one year American History)
Foreign Language - 2 years (same language)
Fine Arts - 1 year

Applicants must also meet at least one of the following:

Top 25% in high school graduating class
3.0 GPA in competency courses (4.0 = A)
ACT 22 (24 nonresidents)*
SAT Reasoning 1040 (1110 nonresidents)*

*ASU does not require the writing portion of these tests.

Official transcripts must be mailed directly to Undergraduate Admissions by the records office of the issuing institution(s). ASU does not accept transcripts delivered by hand or fax. Please have your previous academic institution(s) mail your official transcript to the appropriate ASU mailing address

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All students who don’t meet the above standards will be evaluated through a process called Individual Review. Through this process Undergraduate Admissions will review all available information about a student’s application, carefully considering all aspects of a student’s academic background and accomplishments. Submission of an ACT or SAT test score is highly recommended. In some cases, additional information might be requested.

International Applicants
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TOEFL and IELTS score must be mailed to the university.

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The Bachelor of Business (International Business, Finance and Trade), Bachelor of International Relations double degree program will develop your professional business knowledge and skills which are needed to conduct business in a global and multicultural environment. The double degree program is carefully designed to provide you with highly developed conceptual and business analytical skills. The program also provides knowledge and skills in critical reflection, interdisciplinary skills and analysis in international relations and cross-cultural comparative studies, and basic communication in a foreign language. Upon completion of the program, you will not only have high quality business skills but will also possess an understanding of international relations and a good knowledge of another language and culture as a result of study abroad options.

Entry Requirements

Prerequisites: None

Assumed knowledge: None

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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The Bachelor of Arts in history is an interdisciplinary degree designed to give students an understanding of the development of human society and the political, social, economic, and cultural dynamics that influence today’s complex world.

In today’s competitive marketplace, there is significant and increasing demand for professionals with critical thinking and writing skills, and individuals who possess the unique ability to thoughtfully evaluate conflicting pieces of information. This program will prepare students for successful careers in business, education and public service. Our graduates will also find a distinct edge in pursuing a graduate degree in fields such as business, history, justice studies, law and public administration.

As part of the School of Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, we offer one of the largest and strongest history programs in the country. Students can select either the United States or world as their geographic emphasis area. The curriculum is firmly based in the humanities and involves the critical, historical and comparative study of texts, practices and contexts, as well as the natural and social sciences. This is a transfer-friendly program that is ideal for students looking to complete their degree, or for those with family and career responsibilities.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must successfully complete ASU competency requirements. Admission may be granted with one deficiency in no more than two competency areas. Deficiencies cannot be in both math and laboratory science. Students must earn a minimum 2.0 in any subject area. Most competencies may also be met by test scores or college courses.

English - 4 years (composition/literature based)
Math - 4 years - Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and one course requiring Algebra II as a prerequisite.
Laboratory Science - 3 years total (1 year each from any of the following areas are accepted: Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, Integrated Sciences, and Physics)
Social Science - 2 years (including one year American History)
Foreign Language - 2 years (same language)
Fine Arts - 1 year

Applicants must also meet at least one of the following:

Top 25% in high school graduating class
3.0 GPA in competency courses (4.0 = A)
ACT 22 (24 nonresidents)*
SAT Reasoning 1040 (1110 nonresidents)*

*ASU does not require the writing portion of these tests.

Official transcripts must be mailed directly to Undergraduate Admissions by the records office of the issuing institution(s). ASU does not accept transcripts delivered by hand or fax. Please have your previous academic institution(s) mail your official transcript to the appropriate ASU mailing address

Individual Review
----------------------

All students who don’t meet the above standards will be evaluated through a process called Individual Review. Through this process Undergraduate Admissions will review all available information about a student’s application, carefully considering all aspects of a student’s academic background and accomplishments. Submission of an ACT or SAT test score is highly recommended. In some cases, additional information might be requested.

International Applicants
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TOEFL and IELTS score must be mailed to the university.

Other Fees

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