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International Studies A.A. Degree - Cal-GETC GE

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 GE Area
Maj
COMM 325
Intercultural Communication
3
GE
ENGL C1000 * / ENGWR 488 H / ESLW 340
Academic Reading and Writing
3-4
Cal-GETC Area 1A
ME
**Major Elective
4
Elec
INDIS 313 ***
Freshman Seminar
3
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. This course is an advised required elective. If you\'re not a First Time in College student, this course can be any elective course numbered 100-499.


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

Semester 2

16 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
Maj
ANTH 310 / 481 H
Cultural Anthropology
3
Cal-GETC Area 4
GE
Critical Thinking and Composition
3
Cal-GETC Area 1B
GE
MATH 300 *
Introduction to Mathematical Ideas
3
Cal-GETC Area 2
ME
**Major Elective
4
Maj
HIST 311 / 484 H
History of the United States (1865 - Present)
3
Cal-GETC Area 3B

*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 GE Area
Maj
HIST 308
History of World Civilizations, 1500 to Present
3
Maj
ECON 302 +
Principles of Macroeconomics
3
GE
Oral Communication
3
Cal-GETC Area 1C
GE
Biological Science
3
Cal-GETC Area 5B
GE
Arts
3
Cal-GETC Area 3A

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

Semester 4

13.5-17 Units
CAT. COURSE TITLE UNIT GE Area
Maj
IS 494
Topics in International Studies
0.5-4
Maj
GEOG 320
World Regional Geography
3
Cal-GETC Area 4
GE
Etnic Studies
3
Cal-GETC Area 6
GE
Physical Science
3
Cal-GETC Area 5A
GE
*Associate Lab Component
1
Cal-GETC Area 5C
Maj
POLS 310 / 480 H
Introduction to International Relations
3

*Cal-GETC Area 5C will not be required if a laboratory activity is included in 5A or 5B.

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 the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). Areas 1 through 6 must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.

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 October 13, 2025

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