The Global Studies degree program explores world culture, development, inequality, social justice movements and environmental issues facing human populations. The program focuses on elements of modern globalization and international geography and incorporates courses from history, political sciences, environmental sciences and humanities. This program is unique and provides students a holistic and scientific approach to global awareness and prepares students to transfer to the California State University system in majors such as global studies, global politics, international relations, international studies, or international relations and comparative government.
Students who complete this degree will be guaranteed admission with junior status to the California State University system, though not to a specific campus or major, and will be given priority admission to our local CSU campus.
A.S.-Transfer Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Global Studies A.A.-Transfer Degree will:
- Demonstrate the ability to contextualize contemporary world issues facing human populations and develop and understanding of inequality, conflict and environmental sustainability.
- Demonstrate the knowledge of geographic and cultural causes for the major global issues of social inequality, conflict and environmental sustainability at the individual, group, and cultural levels.
- Demonstrate a global awareness and appreciation of cultural and environmental diversity and evaluate strategy for global solutions and alternative energy resource development.
- Demonstrate tolerance and respect for alternative cultural perspectives as an approach to resolving major global issues.
Students receiving this transfer degree must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
- Meet the 12-unit residency requirement.
ADTs also require that students must earn a "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| GEOG 103 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
| GEOG 105 | Global Issues | 3 |
| Select five (5) courses from at least four (4) of the following areas: | ||
| Culture and Society | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 | |
| Geography | ||
| Cultural Geography | 3 | |
| World Regional Geography | 3 | |
| Physical Geography | 3 | |
| Economics | ||
| Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | |
or ECON C2002H | Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors | |
| Political Science | ||
| International Relations | 3 | |
| Humanities | ||
| Introduction to World Literature: Ancient - Early Modern | 3 | |
| Introduction to World Literature: 1600's through Twentieth Century | 3 | |
| Total Units | 21 | |
2-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.
*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing or Academic Reading and Writing or Academic Reading and Writing - Honors | 4 |
| STAT C1000 or STAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics or Introduction to Statistics - Honors | 4 |
| GEOG 103 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Area 3A: Arts | 3 | |
| UC/CSU Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 17 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ANTH 210 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| GEOG 105 | Global Issues | 3 |
| GEOG 118 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Area 1B: Critical Thinking and Composition | 3 | |
| UC/CSU Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics or Principles of Macroeconomics or Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors | 3 |
| GEOG 102 or GEOG 104 | Cultural Geography or World Regional Geography | 3 |
| HIST C1001 | United States History to 1877 or United States History to 1877 - Honors or United States History since 1865 or United States History since 1865 - Honors or History of Women in the United States or History of Women in the United States - Honors | 3 |
| POLS C1000 or POLS C1000H | American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - Honors | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Area 1C: Oral Communication | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| POLI 116 | International Relations | 3 |
| Cal-GETC Area 5B: Biological Science with Lab | 4 | |
| Cal-GETC Area 6: Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| UC/CSU Elective | 3 | |
| Units | 13 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Please make an appointment with a counselor to select elective courses and create a Student Educational Plan. Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) are designed for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system. Additional coursework may be needed for students planning to transfer to the University of California (UC), independent or private institutions, or out-of-state colleges or universities.
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.