Global Studies, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T)
Banner Code: 1_AAT_GLST
Control Number: 36032
Financial Aid Eligible
Global Studies is an interdisciplinary course of study that provides students with an understanding of political, cultural, environmental and economic processes and their implications. The program introduces students to the study of global issues and perspectives while providing methodological tools and techniques for analyzing them at multiple scales (local, regional and global). Students will develop the skills for analyzing the impacts of globalization by applying diverse perspectives to current global issues.
By critically analyzing a variety of case studies, students will be prepared to participate in an interconnected environment and continue their studies in a variety of fields.
Program Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate knowledge of the historical evolution of globalization, the interconnectedness of economic, political and environmental processes and its positive and negative consequences.
- Students will apply knowledge to propose policies to address an issue of globalization.
- Students will be able to transfer under provisions of SB1440.
Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements
The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:
- Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- Completion of a minimum of 18-semester units in the major as detailed in the Degree and Certificate section of this catalog. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C (or “P”) or better.
- Certified completion of the Cal-GETC/Breadth.
- A minimum of 12 units in residence within the Coast Colleges (Orange Coast College, Golden West College and/or Coastline College).
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| GLST A101 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
| GLST A102 | Global Issues | 3 |
| List A - Select five courses from at least four of the following areas: | 15-19 | |
| Culture and Society Area | ||
| Cultural Anthropology and Cultural Anthropology Honors | ||
| Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology | ||
| World History 1 | ||
| World History 2 | ||
| World Religion | ||
| Geography Area | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| Physical Geography | ||
| Cultural Geography | ||
| Economics Area | ||
| Microeconomics | ||
| Macroeconomics | ||
| Politics Area | ||
| International Relations | ||
| American Government and Politics | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| Humanities Area | ||
| World Literature Through Renaissance | ||
| World Literature Since Renaissance | ||
| Intermediate French 1 | ||
| Intermediate French 2 | ||
| Intermediate German 1 | ||
| Intermediate German 2 | ||
| Intermediate Japanese 1 | ||
| Intermediate Japanese 2 | ||
| Intermediate Spanish 1 | ||
| Intermediate Spanish 2 | ||
| Total Major Units | 21-25 | |
| California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) 1 | up to 34 | |
| Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirement | Varies | |
| Total Degree Units | 60 | |
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Some program major units may also meet GE requirements.
Program Sequence - Cal-GETC
These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| GLST A101 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1A - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 3A- CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| ADT LIST A COURSE-CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 | |
| Units | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| GLST A102 | Global Issues | 3 |
| ADT LIST A COURSE-CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 | |
| POLS A180 or POLS A180H |
American Government and Politics 1 or American Government and Politics Honors |
3 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 15-16 | |
| Summer | ||
| ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 2 | 6 | |
| Units | 6 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Semester 1 | ||
| ADT LIST A COURSE- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 | |
| HIST A170 |
History of the United States to 1876 3 or History of the United States to 1876 Honors or History of the United States Since 1876 or History of the United States Since 1876 Honors |
3 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 5A no lab - CHOOSE ONE 4 | 3 | |
| ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 2 | 3 | |
| Units | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| ADT LIST A COURSE- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 | |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1C - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 5B with lab - CHOOSE ONE 4 | 4 | |
| ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 2 | 5 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60-61 | |
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American Institutions Requirement - Cal-GETC GE AREA 4 and CSU Graduation Requirement OR take another course from Cal-GETC GE AREA 4; Also satisfies LIST A requirements
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VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 TRANSFERABLE UNITS. Not all courses are UC transferable. Please check with your counselor to ensure you have enough transferable units for your transfer goal.
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American Institutions Requirement - Cal-GETC GE AREA 3B and CSU Graduation Requirement OR take another course from Cal-GETC GE AREA 3B
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Lab can be taken with 5A or 5B