International Studies: World Culture (A.A.)
Department website: https://www.cerritos.edu/political-science/
ASSOCIATE OF ART
The goal of the Cerritos College Associate of Arts in International Studies: World Cultures is to introduce students to world cultures and its implication for their future careers in world cultures and related disciplines. Different academic areas across our campus community confirm that accurate information and comprehensive understanding of our global community is a critical requirement for students in the 21st Century.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Students assess the merits of assumptions, beliefs, influences, and practices based on personal worldviews and the worldviews of others.
- Students comprehend the challenges of geopolitical transformations from a various cultural perspectives.
- Students explain the issues of cultural relativism, ethnocentrism, cultural diversity, human rights, citizenship, economic and environmental justice, and worldview.
- Students recognize the moral and political interconnectedness of nations.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Core Requirements | ||
| GEOG 105 | World Regional Geography | 3.0 |
| PHIL 104 | Philosophy of Cultural Diversity: Challenge and Change | 3.0 |
| ANTH 100 | Cultural Anthropology | 3.0 |
| COMM 110 | Intercultural Communication | 3.0 |
| SOC 215 | Sociology of Cultural Diversity: Challenge and Change | 3.0 |
| Select one of the following: | 3.0 | |
| World Civilization from 1500 to Present (3) | ||
| International Relations (3) | ||
| World Religions (3) | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |
Notes: Second Language Coursework is recommended.
ASSOCIATE OF ART DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
Meet the requirements for a Certificate of Achievement in World Cultures and complete electives and General Education requirements to achieve a minimum of 60 units.