International Studies: Global Studies (A.A.)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/political-science/
ASSOCIATE OF ART
The goal of the Cerritos College Associate of Arts in Global Studies is to introduce students to the concept of globalization and its implication for their future career in global studies and related disciplines.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Students analyze the impact of fiscal and monetary policy on the economy.
- Students describe how households maximize utilities and firms maximize profits in different market structures
- Students evaluate the costs and benefits of government intervention in markets.
- Students locate and utilize data to critically interpret economic information using quantitative methods.
- Students understand the basic principles of a market economy and its principal economic institutions
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements (15 units) | ||
| ANTH 100 | Cultural Anthropology | 3.0 |
| ECON 201M | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3.0 |
| GEOG 105 | World Regional Geography | 3.0 |
| HIST 275 | Global Studies | 3.0 |
| POL 210 | International Relations | 3.0 |
| Division Requirements: Select one option | 9.0 | |
Option 1: Political-Economic Option (select three courses) | ||
| International Business (3) | ||
| Women in the Global Economy (3) | ||
| World Civilization from 1500 to Present (3) | ||
| Comparative Government (3) | ||
| Contemporary Political Issues: Middle East (3) | ||
| Introduction to Political Theory (3) | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics (3) | ||
Option 2: Socio-Cultural Option (select three courses) | ||
| Introduction to Language and Culture (3) | ||
| The Art of Being Human (3) | ||
| World Religions (3) | ||
| Sociology of Cultural Diversity: Challenge and Change (3) | ||
| Intercultural Communication (3) | ||
| Introductory Sociology Principles (3) | ||
| Cultural Geography (3) | ||
| Total Units | 24 | |
Notes: One year of Foreign Language study is recommended
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Complete the 15 core units and nine units of one of the two options listed above for a total of 24 major units, and the general education requirements to achieve a minimum of 60 units.