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Programs: Cross Cultural Studies
The Master's Degree program in Cross-Cultural Studies (CCS) is designed for students interested in developing knowledge and skills appropriate to working in a cross-cultural environment. The core of the program is an understanding of cultural diversity, as well as learning to negotiate the differences between cultures and societies, with the goal of bridging these differences. The program is unique because of its focus on conflict resolution and mediation skills which can then be translated into a number of cross-cultural institutional environments: corporate, religious, legal, educational, grassroots community and nonprofit organizations, or international non-governmental organizations. In addition, students can choose from foundation courses exploring human rights, gender issues, the environment, religion and culture, and area or applied studies.
The CCS program emphasizes an internship experience. Students work in the community in various cross-cultural institutional environments. This hands-on experience complements the theory and skills-building that takes place in the classroom and is related to the school's mission of pursuing a "global outreach consistent with the community's international perspective." The curriculum is centered on human rights/conflict resolution with community institutions that deal with solving conflicts in a cross-cultural setting.
Several full-time faculty are devoted to the program: they specialize in cultural diversity and mediation, human rights and gender issues, and conflict resolution and religion. Other faculty have strengths in anthropology, history, literature, psychology, sociology, and futures studies. These disciplines are represented in the Area Studies and Applied Studies courses (see course listings).
Students with a Master's degree in Cross-Cultural Studies can pursue careers in diversity management in the corporate environment, as mediators in the courts or schools, or they can use the degree as preparation for an advanced degree in law, business, the social sciences, theology, or public health.
The Anthropology and Cross-Cultural Studies Society organizes a variety of activities for students, including guest speakers and films.
Current Course Offerings
Current course offerings are listed on Dr. Reddy's site
http://coursesite.cl.uh.edu/hsh/reddy/ • Egypt in Transition Egypt in Transition (SP)Ever think of studing abroad? If so check out this sub plan traveling to Egypt!
Contact Cross Cultural
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For specific information about this program contact: Mike McMullen at McMullen@uhcl.edu
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