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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
ME
*Major Elective
4
GE
ENGL C1000 ** / ENGWR 488 H / ESLW 340
Academic Reading and Writing
3-4
Cal-GETC Area 1A
GE
Oral Communication
3
Cal-GETC Area 1C
Elec
INDIS 313 *** / HCD 310
Elective
3

*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


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


***First-time college students who would like to participate in First-Year Experience (FYE) should take INDIS 313. All other students can take HCD 310 or speak with a counselor regarding their choices.

Semester 2

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

*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


**Choose one of the recommended courses under your SLAM - Statistics and Liberal Arts Math placements (check your eServices account) except MATH 310. MATH 310 is a major requirement in a previous semester, and MATH 310 is not approved for Cal-GETC Area 2. Meet with a counselor for discuss Math course options.

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
ME
POLS 310 / 480 H
Introduction to International Relations
3
Cal-GETC Area 4
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
GE
Ethnic Studies
3
Cal-GETC Area 6
GE
Physical Science
3
Cal-GETC Area 5A
GE
*Associate Lab Component
1
Cal-GETC Area 5C
Elec
**Elective
3

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


**Electives may include any courses numbered 100-499. Meet with a counselor to discuss potential elective course options.

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 March 18, 2026

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