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Cultural and Social Studies Certificate

Certificate Number 908093

The Cultural and Social Studies Certificate is designed for students interested in increasing their awareness and knowledge regarding cultural and social science studies. Some credits may also transfer to other technical colleges, the University of Wisconsin system, or private four-year colleges. Check with the college you are interested in transferring to for more information.

Certificate Completers will be able to

. Analyze and use information from a variety of sources.
. Apply critical reasoning to personal, work and community issues.
. Apply ethical reasoning to personal, work and community issues.
. Situate world events in a sociocultural and philosophical context.
. Understand the importance of social forces in achieving personal goals.
. Acquire skills to function in an increasingly diverse environment.
. Work to actualize one’s values in the world.
. Understand the implications of ethnic adaptations, assimilation, and immigration.

Curriculum

Catalog No. Description Credits
10-809-166 Intro to Ethics: Theory & App
3
10-809-196 Intro to Sociology
3
10-809-172 Race Ethnic & Diversity
3
10-809-103 Think Critically and Creativel
3
Certificate Total
12

Course Descriptions

10-809-166 Intro to Ethics: Theory & App ...basic understanding of theoretical foundations of ethical thought; analyze/compare relevant issues using diverse ethical perspectives; critically evaluate individual, social/professional standards of behavior--applying a systematic decision-making process.

10-809-196 Intro to Sociology ...the nature and variety of groups; inequality, race and ethnicity; family, population, social integration, and change; collective behavior; politics, economics, religion, education, and the effects of technology.

10-809-172 Race Ethnic & Diversity ...basic American values of justice and equality by teaching vocabulary, history of immigration/conquest, transcultural communication, legal liability, multicultural majority/minority relations, ageism, sexism, gender, sexual orientation, the disabled/ADA.

10-809-103 Think Critically & Creatively ...instruction in realistic/practical methods of thinking, including decision making, problem solving, analyzing ideas, troubleshooting, argumentation, persuasion, creativity, setting goals/objectives. Students apply strategies/tools in a variety of situations.

For more information, please contact: The General Studies Department,(920) 498-5421 or (800) 422-NWTC, extension 5421, or contact Enrollment Services at (888) 385-NWTC.