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Associate of Global Studies

San Jose City College

San Jose, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Associate

About the program

Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies is a four-year on-campus degree at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop subject knowledge in Global Studies and apply discipline-appropriate methods
Assess relevant evidence
And communicate informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

International businesses
Non-profit and non-governmental organisations
Global health
Global marketing agencies
Human justice organisations
International governing agencies
Mass communication
Travel

Curriculum

Courses in global history and geography
Comparative political systems
Cultural anthropology
Globalisation and society
Economics
Intercultural communication
East Asian thought
And ethnic and religious conflict resolution
Plus language and study abroad.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary school (high school) completion or equivalent with official transcripts and English translations; under-18 applicants show proof of graduation by semester start; no SAT
ACT or GPA requirement; proof of English proficiency (TOEFL iBT 61
IELTS 5.5
PTE Academic 42
Duolingo 95
STEP-EIKEN Step 2A
a US college English course or a partner language school); bank certification letter of 27
500 USD for 2026-27.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school (high school) completion or equivalent with official transcripts and English translations; under-18 applicants show proof of graduation by semester start; F-1 transfer students in good standing also accepted; bank letter showing 27,500 USD for 2026-27

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 61
PTE Academic 42
Duolingo 95
IELTS Academic 5.5

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy
English Language Test Results
Financial Evidence

How to apply

Review the program entry criteria and relevant intake. Prepare academic transcripts and the supporting documents specified for this qualification. Submit the institution application and any required English proficiency evidence. Pay the application fee when applicable. Follow the admissions team instructions and await the decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$10,518 USD
Application fee	$0 USD
Deposit	_

Program details

Campus	Main Campus
Faculty or school	Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts
Department	Global Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
15 Nov 2026
1 day left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
15 Jul 2027
243 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.