Global Studies – Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer

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2210.20

The Associate in Arts in Global Studies for Transfer degree is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide students with a foundation in and understanding of globalization and contemporary global issues. The program is intended to prepare students to transfer into upper division degree programs in Global Studies, Global Politics, International Development Studies, International Relations, International Studies, and Comparative Government.  It also provides students a basis for other majors in anthropology, economics, geography, history, humanities, and political science.  Earning a degree in Global Studies is a starting point for careers in international business, international development, academics, immigration advocacy, non-profits, international politics, public policy, government, research, and the law. The skill sets that students develop are universally beneficial for virtually any major and career.

Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements

  • 60 semester or 90 quarter CSU-transferable units.
  • Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC); or students with rights to former general education patterns can complete California State University-General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE-Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC-CSU) pattern.
  • A minimum of 18 semester or 27 quarter units in the major or area of emphasis as determined by the community college district.
  • Obtainment of a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0.
  • All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of “C” or better, or P if the course is graded on a P/NP basis.

PLEASE NOTE: The courses that universities and colleges require for transfer vary. When selecting courses for transfer purposes, students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine the particular transfer requirements of specific institutions.

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Program Outcomes

  • Develop the ability to identify, analyze and communicate possible solutions to global challenges with cultural sensitivity by drawing upon insights from multiple scholarly perspectives.
  • Identify and examine the interconnectedness of global issues (i.e., patterns of migration, climate change, expanding markets etc.) from economic, political, geographical, and sociocultural lenses.
  • Recognize and connect topics of globalization by analyzing contemporary news through an interdisciplinary approach to studying the global spread of ideas and institutions (i.e., the International Monetary Fund, the United Nations, the International Criminal Court etc.).

Associate in Arts in Global Studies for Transfer Degree

REQUIRED CORE
GLBL 001INTRODUCTION TO GLOBAL STUDIES3
GLBL 002ISSUES IN GLOBAL STUDIES3
LIST A - SELECT FIVE COURSES FROM AT LEAST FOUR OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS15-17
Area 1: Culture and Society
ANTH 002
CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
or ANTH 002H
 HONORS CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY
HIST 002A
HISTORY OF WORLD CIVILIZATIONS TO 1500
HIST 002B
HISTORY OF WORLD CIVILIZATIONS FROM 1500
Area 2: Geography
GEOG 001
PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY
GEOG 002
CULTURAL GEOGRAPHY
GEOG 003
WORLD REGIONAL GEOGRAPHY
Area 3: Economics
ECON 001B
PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS
or ECON 001BH
 HONORS PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS
ECON 001A
PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS
or ECON 001AH
 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS - HONORS
Area 4: Politics
POLS 002
COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
POLS 006
THE U.S. AND WORLD POLITICS
Area 5: Humanities
ENGL 044A
WORLD LITERATURE: ANTIQUITY TO LATE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY
ENGL 044B
WORLD LITERATURE: LATE SEVENTEENTH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT
SPAN 003
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH - LEVEL 1
SPAN 004
INTERMEDIATE SPANISH - LEVEL 2
CHIN 003
INTERMEDIATE CHINESE (MANDARIN) - LEVEL 1
CHIN 004
INTERMEDIATE CHINESE (MANDARIN) - LEVEL 2
FRNC 003
INTERMEDIATE FRENCH - LEVEL 1
FRNC 004
INTERMEDIATE FRENCH - LEVEL 2
GRMN 003
INTERMEDIATE GERMAN - LEVEL 1
GRMN 004
INTERMEDIATE GERMAN - LEVEL 2
ITAL 003
INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN - LEVEL 1
ITAL 004
INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN - LEVEL 2
JAPN 003
INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE - LEVEL 1
JAPN 004
INTERMEDIATE JAPANESE - LEVEL 2
Required Subtotal21-23
Cal-GETC 134
Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units)
Degree Total60
1

Students with rights to former general education patterns are able to use the CSU GE or IGETC-CSU in lieu of Cal-GETC to complete the general education requirement of this degree. Students should consult with an Academic Counselor to help determine which general education pattern to complete.

General Education Requirements for the Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer

  • General Information
  • Cal-GETC
  • Students with rights to the former general education patterns can complete IGETC-CSU or CSU GE in lieu of Cal-GETC. Students should consult with an Academic Counselor to determine which general education pattern to complete and may refer to an appropriate archived College Catalog or www.assist.org for more information.

Visit the Program Mapper for a suggested sequence of courses.