Global Studies, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
Banner Code: 2_AAT_GLBL
Control Number: 35525
Financial Aid Eligible
The Associate of Arts for Transfer in Global Studies program aims to empower students to make meaningful contributions and provide leadership in our complex world. This multidisciplinary program draws on various theories and perspectives to provide students with a comprehensive study of the process and fundamental dynamics of globalization. This program introduces students to various issues, such as climate change, human rights and inequality, ethnic conflicts, immigration, global health and pandemics. Students will engage in experiential learning, develop analytical skills, and assess potentional solutions to the 21st century's most pressing issues.
Program Level Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Examine the continual evolution of globalization and its consequences
- Compare distinctive forms of political, social, and economic organizations within the context of the historical evolution of globalization.
- Explain the interconnectedness of the economic, political, environmental, and sociocultural forces of globalization
- Utilize a multi-cultural perspective with which to analyze the complexities of global issues.
- Implement potential solutions to issues that will affect global change.
Associate Degree for Transfer Graduation Requirements
Associate Degrees for Transfer require students to meet the following requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of degree-applicable courses,
- Minimum overall grade point average of 2.0,
- Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major, and
- Completion of Cal-GETC.
Students should consult a GWC counselor in order to select the best pathway to meet their educational goals. For students who intend to transfer, the choice of general education will be specific to both their major and transfer institution.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses – Core | ||
| GLST G101 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
| GLST G102 | Global Issues | 3 |
| List A | ||
| Select five courses from at least four of the following areas: | 15-19 | |
| Area 1. Culture and Society | ||
| ANTH G100 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| HIST G162 | World History 2 | 3 |
| Area 2. Geography | ||
| GEOG G100 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEOG G180 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOG G185 | Human Geography | 3 |
| Area 3. Economics | ||
| ECON G170 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON G175 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Area 4. Politics | ||
| PSCI G110 | International Relations | 3 |
| PSCI G185 | Comparative Politics | 3 |
| Area 5: Humanities | ||
| ENGL G160 | Masterpieces of World Literature I (From Antiquity to the Mid-17th Century) | 3 |
| ENGL G161 | Masterpieces of World Literature II (From the Mid-17th Century to the Present) | 3 |
| SPAN G280 | Intermediate Spanish 1 | 4 |
| SPAN G285 | Intermediate Spanish 2 | 4 |
| SPAN G160 | Spanish for Spanish Speakers 1 | 5 |
| SPAN G165 | Spanish for Spanish Speakers 2 | 5 |
| VIET G280 | Intermediate Vietnamese 1 | 4 |
| VIET G285 | Intermediate Vietnamese 2 | 4 |
| Major Total | 21-25 | |
| GE Pattern (Cal-GETC) | 34 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 units) | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |