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International Studies A.A. Degree

This program map represents one possible path for completing this program. Please see a counselor to create an educational plan that is customized to meet your needs. This path is not a guarantee of course availability or financial aid applicability.

Catalog:
2025-26
Total Units:
60.5-65

First Year

Semester 1

16-17 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
COMM 325
Intercultural Communication
3
GE
ENGL C1000 * / ENGWR 488 H / ESLW 340
Academic Reading and Writing
3-4
L1A
ME
**Major Elective
4
L3
GE
INDIS 313 ***
Freshman Seminar
3
L7B
Elec
****Elective
3

*If you don\'t place directly in ENGL C1000 (check your eServices account), you will need to take ENGWR 80/ENGL C1000 combo course.


**Major Elective - A minimum of 8 units from the following (choose 4 units this semester): ARABIC 401 & 402, CANT 401 or 402 or 411 or 412, FREN 401 or 402, 411 or 412, GREEK 401 & 402, ITAL 401 & 402, JAPAN 401 or 402 or 411 or 412, KOREAN 401 & 402, MAND 401 or 402 or 411 or 412, PRSIAN 401 & 402, PNJABI 401 & 402, RUSS 401 or 402 or 411 or 412, TGLG 401 & 402, VIET 401 & 402

+Prerequisite for all languages 402 level: 401 with a grade of "C" or better, or two years of high school in the same language with a "C" grade or better, or by instructor permission

+Prerequisite for all languages 411 level: 402 with a grade of "C" or better, or three years of high school in the same language with a "C" grade or better, or by instructor permission

+Prerequisite for all languages 412 level: 411 with a grade of "C" or better, or four years of high school in the same language with a "C" grade or better, or by instructor permission


***INDIS 313 - Freshman Seminar is specifically designed for First Time in College students. If you\'re not a First Time in College student, please select a GE course from SCC General Education Area L7B, such as HCD 310-College Success.


****Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.

Semester 2

16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
ANTH 310 / 481 H
Cultural Anthropology
3
Maj
GEOG 320
World Regional Geography
3
GE
MATH 300 *
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
L2
ME
**Major Elective
4
Maj
HIST 311 / 484 H
History of the United States (1865 - Present)
3
L4

*If you don\'t place directly in MATH 300 (check your eServices account), you will need to take MATHS 95/MATH 300 combo course.


**Major Elective - A minimum of 8 units from the following (choose 4 units this semester in the same language taken in the previous term): ARABIC 401 & 402, CANT 401 or 402 or 411 or 412, FREN 401 or 402, 411 or 412, GREEK 401 & 402, ITAL 401 & 402, JAPAN 401 or 402 or 411 or 412, KOREAN 401 & 402, MAND 401 or 402 or 411 or 412, PRSIAN 401 & 402, PNJABI 401 & 402, RUSS 401 or 402 or 411 or 412, TGLG 401 & 402, VIET 401 & 402

+Prerequisite for all languages 402 level: 401 with a grade of "C" or better, or two years of high school in the same language with a "C" grade or better, or by instructor permission

+Prerequisite for all languages 411 level: 402 with a grade of "C" or better, or three years of high school in the same language with a "C" grade or better, or by instructor permission

+Prerequisite for all languages 412 level: 411 with a grade of "C" or better, or four years of high school in the same language with a "C" grade or better, or by instructor permission

Second Year

Semester 3

15 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
HIST 308
History of World Civilizations, 1500 to Present
3
Maj
POLS 310 / 480 H
Introduction to International Relations
3
Maj
ECON 302 +
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
GE
Oral Communication & Critical Thinking
3
L1B
Elec
*Elective
3

+ Prerequisite for ECON 302: Elementary Algebra or equivalent (Integrated Math 1) with a grade of "C-" or better.


*Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.

Semester 4

13.5-17 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT
AA/AS GE
Maj
IS 494
Topics in International Studies
0.5-4
GE
Physical Education
1
L7A
GE
Natural Sciences
3
L5
GE
Etnic Studies
3
L6
Elec
*Elective
3
Elec
*Elective
3

*Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499.

Legend

  • (H) - Honors
  • Elec - Elective
  • GE - General Education
  • Maj - Required Core
  • ME - Major Elective

Disclaimer

Every effort has been made to ensure that what is listed in the SCC Program Paths are accurate. The courses, the course sequencing, and the programs are subject to change without notice by the administration of the Los Rios Community College District and Sacramento City College at the discretion of the district and Sacramento City College. Further, Sacramento City College reserves the right to amend any course or program.

PLEASE SEE AN SCC COUNSELOR.

AA/AS Requirements

Associate Degrees require the following:

  1. Completion of a minimum of 60 degree-applicable units with an overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 ("C" average). A minimum of 12 units must be completed within the Los Rios Community College District.
  2. Completion of each required course with a grade of "C" or better for a major offered at Sacramento City College. 
  3. Completion of Sacramento City College\'s local AA/AS general education requirements – Area L1A and L1B; Area L2; Area L3; Area L4; Area L5; Area L6; and Area L7A and L7B – with an overall 2.0 GPA.

Students with Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate Credit (IB) test scores should notify their Counselor to learn more about how test scores may be used for credit.

Exception: Students who possess a bachelor\'s (BA/BS) or higher degree from a college or university accredited through a regional accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) are deemed to have satisfied both the general education and graduation competency requirements for an AA/AS degree. Degrees from accredited institutions outside of the US will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Placement Information

Check your eServices account under “Academic Records” to determine your Math and English placements.

Published June 26, 2025

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