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American Studies A.A. Degree - Local GE

American Studies is the study of American culture, which includes exploring the arts, ideas, skills, and institutions in U.S. society.  

Total Units:
60-61

First Year

Semester 1

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
HUM 301
Introduction to the Humanities
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L3
3 units from List A
3
See List A
See List A
ENGL C1000
College Composition
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L1A
Local Area 1B-Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L1B
Elective 1
3
F, S, Su

1 Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree. Suggestion-consider courses from List A.

Semester 2

15-16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
HUM 332
American Humanities
3
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL C1000
F, S
CRC Area L3
HIST 310
History of the United States (To 1877) or
3
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL C1000
Check Class Schedule for offering
CRC Area L4
HIST 311
History of the United States (1865 - Present) or
3
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL C1000
Check Class Schedule for offering
CRC Area L4
HIST 314
Recent United States History or
3
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL C1000
Check Class Schedule for offering
CRC Area L4
HIST 320
History of the United States: African-American Emphasis or
3
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL C1000
Check Class Schedule for offering
CRC Area L4
HIST 321
History of the United States: African-American Emphasis or
3
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL C1000
Check Class Schedule for offering
CRC Area L4
HIST 331
Women in American History
3
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL C1000
Check Class Schedule for offering
CRC Area L4
Local Area 2-Math & Quantitative Reasoning
3
Recommend meeting with a counselor
F, S, Su
CRC Area L2
Local Area 7A-Living Skills (PE)
1
F, S, Su
CRC Area L7A
Local Area 7B-Living Skills
2-3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L7B
3 units from List A
3
See List A
See List A

Year 2

Semester 3

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
HUM 339
African American Humanities
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L3
SOC 321
Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L4
3 units from List A
3
See List A
See List A
Elective 1
3
Elective 1
3
F, S, Su

1 Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree. Suggestion-consider courses from List A.

Semester 4

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
HUM 331
Latin American Humanities
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L3
Local Area 5-Natural Sciences
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L5
3 units from List A
3
See List A
See List A
Local Area 6-Ethnic Studies 1
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L6
Elective 2
3
F, S, Su

^You must have passed the prerequisite course(s) with a “C” or better; Corequisite must be taken during the same semester; Advisory means it is recommended but not required to enroll in the course.

*(O) = online available (P) = partially online

1 Suggestion-consider eligible courses from List A

2 Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree. Suggestion-consider courses from List A.

List A-Select a minimum of 12 units from the following (with no more than 1 course from each discipline):

Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
ANTH 334
Native Peoples of North America
3
Check Class Schedule for offering
ARTH 325
Native American Art History
3
Check Class Schedule for offering
BUS 345
Law and Society
3
Check Class Schedule for offering
ENGLT 320
American Literature I or
3
Eligibility for ENGL C1000
F
ENGLT 321
American Literature II or
3
ENGL C1000
S
ENGLT 330
African American Literature or
3
Check Class Schedule for offering
ENGLT 360
Women in Literature
3
Eligibility for ENGL C1000
Check Class Schedule for offering
ETHNS 300
Introduction to Ethnic Studies or
3
Eligibility for ENGL C1000
F(O), S(O), Su(O)
ETHNS 320
Introduction to African American Studies or
3
Eligibility for ENGL C1000
Check Class Schedule for offering
ETHNS 330
Introduction to Asian American Studies or
3
Eligibility for ENGL C1000
Check Class Schedule for offering
ETHNS 360
Introduction to Chicana/o/x Studies or
3
Eligibility for ENGL C1000
Check Class Schedule for offering
ETHNS 344
The Latino Experience in America
3
Eligibility for ENGL C1000
Check Class Schedule for offering
DANCE 310
Jazz Dance I or
1
Check Class Schedule for offering
DANCE 351
Hip Hop I
1
Check Class Schedule for offering
DEAF 351
Introduction to American Deaf Culture
3
Check Class Schedule for offering
HUM 339
African American Humanities
3
Check Class Schedule for offering
MUFHL 308
Introduction to Music: Rock & Roll or
3
Check Class Schedule for offering
MUFHL 315
Jazz History
3
Check Class Schedule for offering
POLS C1000
Introduction to Government: United States or
3
Advisory: ENGL C1000 or C1000H
F(O), S(O), Su
POLS C1000H
Introduction to Government: United States - Honors
3
Advisory: ENGL C1000 or C1000H
Check Class Schedule for offering
SPAN 427
Introduction to Spanish American Literature
3
SPAN 412 or 415
Check Class Schedule for offering
TA 306
Diversity in American Drama (1960 to Present)
3
Check Class Schedule for offering

Career Options/Outlook:

An advanced degree in American Studies can lead to a variety of different careers, such as research, law, attorney, social worker, employment counselor, and others. Secondary school teachers teach one or more subjects, such as English, mathematics, or social studies, at the secondary level in public or private schools. It may be designated according to the subject matter specialty.  Career opportunities require more than two years of college study.

A sample of reported job titles:

High School Science Teacher, History Teacher, Secondary Teacher, Social Studies Teacher

Projected job openings in California (2020-2030):

7,600

Projected growth in California (2020-2030):

8% growth

Median Salary in California with advanced degree (2021):

$96,390/yr

Transfer notes:

Please meet with a counselor for specific transfer course evaluation or transferring to a specific 4-year institution.

General Education (GE):

Non-specified GE courses identified by CRC or Cal-GETC Area without pre- or co-requisites can be taken at any semester.

Honors option:

The CRC Honors Program is designed specifically for academically accomplished students and for students with the potential for high achievement. Students who complete 15 units or more in honors-designated courses will earn special recognition as an Honors Scholar, a distinction that may entitle the student to guaranteed transfer and scholarship opportunities at select transfer colleges and universities.

About this program map:

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

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2025-2026

Published May 15, 2025

Counselor Contact: Crystal Martinez-Alire & Jose Gonzalez   | Faculty Contact: Karl Zoller

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