Pre-Global and International Studies, A.A. (General Transfer)

General Transfer Notes and Michigan Transfer Agreement

The coursework needed to complete this program is listed below.  The courses commonly transfer and satisfy 4-year program requirements at 4-year institutions in Michigan. 

To ensure maximum transferability of individual courses, all course selections should be based on the degree, major, minor, or academic interest at the 4-year transfer institution students plan to attend.

Students should research and utilize all transfer resources available to maximize the number of GRCC courses that transfer and apply to their 4-year program.

Because transferability of courses varies by institution, students should contact the 4-year institution they plan to attend to obtain detailed information about transfer requirements. The 4-year institutions ultimately make the decisions about how each course will be used to meet their program requirements.

GRCC advisors and faculty are available to help students navigate transfer resources and create an individualized transfer plan, including selection of courses, which meets all GRCC and transfer institution requirements.

Graduates of this program will earn an Associate of Arts degree from GRCC and may be eligible to earn the Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) credential.

Admission requirements to 4-year institutions and 4-year programs vary. Students should review the specific admission requirements for the institution and program to which they are transferring.

General Education Courses

Select a minimum of 30 credit hours of coursework from the General Education course list. Select coursework as directed below.  Use transfer resources available to select coursework based on the transfer requirements of the bachelor’s degree program and institution to which you are transferring. See the “Program Elective Courses” and “Open Elective Courses” sections for courses that may also satisfy GRCC General Education Courses  Requirements.

Program Elective Courses

Select a minimum of three (3) courses from the list below based on your transfer requirements. You may be able to select more than the minimum number of courses required for this section depending on the program and degree requirements at the institution to which you are transferring. 

• AN 210 - Introduction to Cultural Anthropology Credit Hours: 3
• COM 236 - Intercultural Communication Credit Hours: 3
• EC 251 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit Hours: 3
• GE 135 - World Regional Geography Credit Hours: 3
• GE 210 - Cultural Geography Credit Hours: 3
• GE 225 - Global Environmental Issues Credit Hours: 4
• GE 235 - Globalization and Inequality Credit Hours: 3
• GE 253 - Geography of the U.S. and Canada Credit Hours: 3
• GE 269 - Africa: A Geographical Exploration Credit Hours: 4
• HS 120 - World History to 1500 CE Credit Hours: 3
• HS 121 - World History since 1500 CE Credit Hours: 3
• HU 281 - Exploring World Religions Credit Hours: 3
• PS 201 - Comparative Governments Credit Hours: 3
• PS 202 - International Relations Credit Hours: 3
• SO 260 - Race and Ethnicity Credit Hours: 3

Open Elective Courses

The remaining number of courses needed to complete the program will depend on the number of credit hours remaining needed to reach the 60 credits required for graduation. Course selections should be made based on transfer requirements. 

A world/foreign language is often required for a Global and International Studies bachelor’s degree.

The following GRCC Courses are recommended open electives: 

• BA 288 - Introduction to International Business Credit Hours: 3
• BI 118 - Environmental Science Credit Hours: 3
• EC 252 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit Hours: 3
• EN 261 - American Literature I Credit Hours: 3

• OR

• EN 262 - American Literature II Credit Hours: 3
• EN 272 - African American Literature II Credit Hours: 3
• ENS 201 - Introduction to Environmental and Sustainability Studies Credit Hours: 3
• GE 132 - Physical Geography Credit Hours: 4
• GST 200 - Introduction to Gender Studies Credit Hours: 3
• HS 101 - Western Civilization to 1500 Credit Hours: 4
• HS 102 - Western Civilization Since 1500 Credit Hours: 4
• HS 230 - The History of Latin America Credit Hours: 3
• PL 206 - Biomedical Ethics Credit Hours: 3
• PY 201 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3

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  Students are encouraged to use transfer resources available and consult their faculty advisors when choosing Open Elective courses.

Total Credit Hours

60 (minimum) 

In What Order Should I Take Classes?

Please select courses from the Priority I list.  Select courses based on the number of credits you are taking in the semester, for example, if you are a part time student you do not have to take all of the courses listed.  If you are unable to schedule Priority I courses, move to and select from the list of Priority II, Priority III, and Priority IV courses.

NOTE: This priority schedule assumes the student is prepared to take the courses listed. If prerequisites are required, additional semesters may be required to complete this degree.

Meet with an Academic Program Advisor and consult my Academic Progress for specific degree requirements.