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International Studies A.A. Degree

Part Time

This program roadmap represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This roadmap is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2024-25
GE Pattern:
local AA/AS
Total Units:
60

First Year

Semester 1

6 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
RE
IS 301
Introduction to Global Studies
3
GE
ENGWR 300 / 480 H
College Composition
3
IIa
WC

Semester 2

8 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
ANTH 310 / 480 H
Cultural Anthropology
3
Vb, VI
GE
any Area IIIb (Life Development Skills) course
2
IIIb
Elec
any elective course numbered 300-499
3

Second Year

Semester 3

7 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
POLS 310 / 480 H
Introduction to International Relations
3
GE
STAT 300 / 480 H
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
4
IIb
MC

Semester 4

7 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
RE
IS 302
Issues in Global Studies
3
GE
any Area IIIa (Physical Education) course
1
IIIa
Elec
any elective course numbered 300-499
3

Third Year

Semester 5

7 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
ECON 302
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
RE
SPAN 411
Intermediate Spanish
4
I

Semester 6

7 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
RE
SPAN 412
Intermediate Spanish
4
Elec
any elective course numbered 300-499
3

Fourth Year

Semester 7

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
SOC 300 / 480 H
Introductory Sociology
3
GE
any Area IV (Natural Sciences) course
3
IV
Elec
any elective course numbered 300-499
3

Semester 8

9 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE AREA
Req
HIST 308
History of World Civilizations, 1500 to Present
3
GE
any Area Va (American Institutions) course
3
Va
Elec
any elective course numbered 300-499
3
Explanation of Categories
RE Restricted Elective A course selected from a list of elective courses specified for this program in the course list in the catalog, which can be replaced with another course from the same list
GE General Education A course that fulfills a specific general education requirement for a degree, which can be replaced with another course that meets the same requirement
Req Required Core A course that is required for this program
Elec Degree Elective A degree-applicable course that is part of a degree roadmap to ensure that there is a total of at least 60 units, which is a requirement for an associate degree

Graduation Requirement

A course that fulfills a specific graduation requirement which can be replaced by another course that meets the same graduation requirement.

MC = Math Competency
WC = Writing Competency

Transfer path

Potential Transfer Majors:

  • Global Studies B.A.
  • Global Politics B.A.
  • International Relations B.A.
  • International Studies B.A.
  • International Relations and Comparative Government B.A.

Potential Career/Options After Completing a Bachelor's Degree:

Career opportunities exist with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as in the private sector.

Advising Notes:

  • Students can substitute ESLW 340 for ENGWR 300/480.
  • Other foreign languages and course levels can be used to complete this degree. See the catalog.

Scheduling Notes:

  • IS 301 and 302 are not offered every semester, but other options are available. See the catalog.

Other Notes to Students Preparing to Transfer:

  • See ASSIST.ORG for the transfer requirements of the institution to which you plan to transfer.

Honors Courses (H):

Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or better who complete 15 or more units of Honors coursework earn an Honors Transfer Certificate and can take advantage of honors-to-honors transfer agreements with highly selective colleges and universities, both public and private.

Published April 15, 2024

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