Global Studies - Associate in Arts Transfer Degree
Plan Code: 5021B/C
Global Studies is an interdisciplinary course of study focused on globalization and its associated controversies. The program introduces students to the political, historical, economic, cultural, and ecological dimensions of globalization. Students will develop the skills and knowledge for critically evaluating global issues, developing policy solutions, and advocating for change.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate the ability to attain the Institutional Student Learning Outcomes (ISLOs).
- Apply major theoretical concepts from globalization literature to the analysis of global issues.
Program Requirements
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CORE COURSES | ||
| Complete SIX (6) units from the following: | ||
| GLST 1 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
| GLST 2 | Global Issues | 3 |
| Subtotal Units | 6 | |
| IN ADDITION, complete FIVE (5) courses from at least four areas in LIST A: | ||
| LIST A | ||
Area 1: Culture and Society | ||
| Cultural Anthropology (3) | ||
| World History Since 1500 (3) | ||
Area 2: Geography | ||
| Physical Geography (3) | ||
| Elements of Cultural Geography (3) | ||
| World Regional Geography (3) | ||
Area 3: Economics | ||
| Macro Economic Analysis (3) | ||
| Micro Economic Analysis (3) | ||
Area 4: Politics | ||
| Comparative Government (3) | ||
| World Politics (3) | ||
Area 5: Humanities | ||
| World Literature I (4) | ||
| World Literature II (4) | ||
| Subtotal Units | 15-17 | |
| Required Subtotal | 21-23 | |
| Complete one of the following: 1 | 37-39 | |
| CSU GE Breadth (Plan B) | ||
| IGETC Pattern (Plan C) | ||
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) 2 | ||
| Degree Total | 60 | |
- 1
Units for the major may be double-counted for CSU GE or IGETC; see counselor for limitations.
- 2
Elective units from course(s) numbered 1-99, if needed, to reach 60 transferable units.
To earn an associate degree for transfer, a student must complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to a CSU that consist of either the IGETC pattern or CSU GE breadth and a major of at least 18 units. Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework to receive an associate degree for transfer and all courses in the major must be completed with a C or better. Students earning an associate degree for transfer will not be required to complete any other local graduation requirements.