The Associate in Integrated Studies Degree with the Global Studies Emphasis prepares students for the myriad of academic, interpersonal, and professional opportunities and challenges posed by transformations within the world. More specifically, students who successfully complete this degree take a strong proactive step toward competency in a different language, are able to engage and negotiate multiple perspectives and analyze intercultural issues and develop increased global awareness and a better appreciation of the common human destiny and dignity shared by all in the world. Upon successful completion of this degree a student will be able to: Demonstrate interdisciplinary understanding of an increasingly interconnected world in which economies, environments, cultures and societies are being transformed through transnational forces. The AIS-GS curriculum encourages learning of cultural, historical, socioeconomic and political experiences in a global context. Better compete in professional areas which increasingly emphasize global and language training and competency. These include education, international law, business, media, sustainable development and government. Access, process, construct, and express knowledge across cultures; develop an increased awareness of a global context for ideas and facts; take responsibility for encountering and mastering new knowledge. Learn actively and gain comprehensive understanding; think critically, creatively, and reflectively in order to solve problems; communicate with clarity and originality for personal growth and productive work; and interact in diverse and complex environments and complicated, dynamic, and ambiguous situations.