Study global affairs at JCC
The Global Affairs degree at Jamestown Community College prepares you to transfer to a bachelor’s program in global, international, or cultural studies. You can pursue careers in a wide variety of fields, including education, government, international companies and organizations, security agencies, and travel agencies.
You'll learn critical perspectives on the social, cultural, environmental, political, and economic issues and processes associated with globalization. While at JCC, you’ll concentrate on three key areas of study:
- Cultural and regional studies: You’ll explore global issues and cultural identities as they relate to the arts, religion, languages, literature, and civilizations.
- Institutions and issues: You’ll study critical issues that impact global citizens, as well as economic, regulatory, and political institutions.
- Peace, justice, and conflict management: You'll learn how to recognize social injustice, its contributing factors, and actions necessary to bring change.
2024 median pay for news analysts, reporters, and journalists: $60,280/year according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Where to study at JCC
Courses
Global affairs skills
After you complete the program, you will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of global issues, processes, trends, and systems (i.e., economic, political, and environmental issues and policies; environmental-cultural interaction; global governance bodies).
- Demonstrate a global perspective by utilizing diverse frames of reference and alternate perspectives to question and analyze global issues and problems.
- Communicate in a second language in each of the four modalities: speaking, listening, reading, and writing at the novice level.