Global Studies (AA-T)
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER (AA-T)
The Global Studies for transfer degree is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide students with the knowledge and understanding of globalization and the various global issues that impact the world’s populations. This degree is for seamless transfer to CSU.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this degree, students will
- Develop the critical skills to identify and examine the interconnectedness of global issues that transcend national and cultural boundaries.
- Develop the ability to identify, analyze and communicate possible solutions to global challenges with cultural sensitivity from multiple perspectives. Describe and analyze social, cultural, political, and economic structures and processes, and the major events affecting the global society.
- Recognize the value of intellectual inquiry, personal responsibility, and ethical behavior.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (6 units) | ||
| HIST 275 | Global Studies | 3.0 |
| POL 255 | Global Citizenship | 3.0 |
| List A: Select five courses from at least four of the following areas | 15.0-17.0 | |
Area 1: Culture and Society | ||
| Cultural Anthropology (3) | ||
| Western Civilization (3) | ||
| World Civilization from Antiquity to 1500 (3) | ||
| World Civilization from 1500 to Present (3) | ||
Area 2: Geography | ||
| Physical Geography (3) | ||
| Cultural Geography (3) | ||
| World Regional Geography (3) | ||
Area 3: Economics | ||
| Principles of Macroeconomics (3) | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics (3) | ||
Area 4: Politics | ||
| Introduction to Political Science and American Government (3) | ||
| International Relations (3) | ||
| Comparative Government (3) | ||
| American Government and Politics (3) | ||
Area 5: Humanities | ||
| Masterpieces of World Literature (3) | ||
| Masterpieces of World Literature (3) | ||
| Intermediate Chinese I (5) | ||
| Intermediate French (5) | ||
| Intermediate German (4) | ||
| Intermediate Spanish (5) | ||
| World Religions (3) | ||
| Total Units | 21-23 | |
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE FOR TRANSFER REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. (Some majors may require a higher GPA. Students should consult with a counselor for more information.)
- Completion of the major with a grade of "C" or better in each course or a "P" if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis and the "P" is equal to a "C" or better.
- Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). The CSU GE (California State University General Education-Breadth) or IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) pattern may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.