What You Will Learn
The International Studies Program is for students with career goals in the fields of international affairs, diplomacy, world languages and cultures, teaching, and research, among many other fields. The mission of the International Studies Program at County College of Morris (CCM) is to provide students with the general education course work and global perspective needed to transfer to a similar program at a four-year college.
In addition to general education courses consisting of subjects such as communication, history, humanities, math, science and technology, CCM students in this program are required to take an international studies core that includes 12 credits of a modern language.
The international studies internship offers students the opportunity to integrate meaningful experiential learning into their major by working part-time for an approved agency, organization, or business with a global focus or need. The student will complete the experience under the supervision of an appropriate faculty member in the International Studies program. Alternatively, this course can be used to complete a significant research project.
Curriculum
Our International Studies program includes a 15-credit core with one course in Intercultural Communications course and completion of four courses, one each semester, of a modern language. Currently, the languages to study at CCM include American Sign Language, Arabic, French, Spanish, Italian, and Japanese. Chinese, German, and Russian are offered based on enrollment and student interest.
Careers in the Field
A degree in International Studies will prepare you for the following careers
Associate Degree:
- International Business Development Associate
- Non Profit Administrative Assistants
- Program Coordinator
- Research Assistant
- Translator
Bachelor’s Degree:
- Archivist
- Diplomat
- International Affairs Specialist
- Teacher
Why Study International Studies at CCM
Students enrolled in the International Studies Program have the opportunity to study abroad to enhance their course work. CCM, through its membership in the College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS), offers students the opportunity to study in seventeen countries. For more information about study abroad, contact the Arts and Humanities department.
Students also benefit from small class sizes in many of their courses. The small class sizes allow faculty and students to interact in a seminar-like environment that facilitates and enriches the classroom experience.
Other credit and non-credit internship experiences, as well as job search support, are facilitated through our Office of Career and Transfer Services. Students can also learn how to build a resume and receive the tools to help develop interviewing skills and succeed.
Visit our Career Services page to learn more.
Seamless Transfer Process
The International Studies Program has articulation agreements with:
- Ramapo College
- West Virginia University
These agreements facilitate a smooth transfer from CCM to Ramapo or West Virginia’s International Studies Program. The agreement with West Virginia also permits students to transfer to its Slavic and Eastern European Studies Program.
CCM students have successfully transferred to a number of other colleges and universities, including:
- CUNY – The City University of New York
- Drew University
- Florida Atlantic University
- Montclair State University
- Rutgers University
- Seton Hall University
- The College of New Jersey
- University of Florida
- University of Washington – Seattle
Where You Can Go
CCM International Studies students frequently transfer to the following colleges and universities.
In State:
- Drew University
- Kean University
- Montclair State University
- Rutgers University – New Brunswick
- Seton Hall
- William Paterson University
- The College of New Jersey
Out of State:
- American University, DC
- Columbia University, NY
- CUNY City College, NY
- Florida Atlantic University, FL
- Arcadia University, PA
After graduating, students have also obtained employment in areas related to their major.
- Program Coordinator at Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America
- Research Assistant at Ramapo College
- Translator in the New Jersey Court System
Visit our Transfer Services page to learn more.
Paying for Your International Studies Education
Earning an associate degree in International Studies is a powerful investment that will pay off over the course of your life, in both increased earnings and job satisfaction. But what is the upfront cost, and how do you afford it?
There’s good news: Money is available to help you pay for school! Our Financial Aid staff can provide lots of information about the process of finding funds to help pay for your education.
Featured Courses
Intercultural Communication
This course explores the theory and practice of communication between individuals or groups from different cultures. Topics include a basic theoretical foundation in culture and communication, cultural values, worldview, verbal/nonverbal communication, cultural identity and intercultural competence.
Cultural Geography
The study of the interaction of contemporary cultures and their physical environment. This course examines processes of globalization and their impact on national and local level social processes. Emphasis is placed on the global capitalist economy and its relation to national economies, political systems, populations, environments and religions.
American Sign Language I
This course is an introduction to the expressive and receptive skills required for communication in American Sign Language (ASL). Through active class use of basic vocabulary, grammar and syntax, students will begin exploration of deaf culture and begin to learn the language of that culture. This course is not intended for students with more than one year of previous study of this language at the high school level.
