Global Studies

Program Description

The Associate in Arts in Global Studies for Transfer Degree is designed for students planning to transfer into several related majors such as Global Studies, Global Politics, International Relations, International Studies, and Comparative Government. Through interdisciplinary coursework, students will gain exposure to the global scope of contemporary and historical issues. Global Studies focuses on topics such as geographical and cultural diversity, economic interdependence and inequality, global political institutions, international environmental challenges, and global citizenship. Students pursuing the AA-T in Global Studies will study the development of global ideas, organizations, and actors; global interdependence at different points in human history; diverse practices in human civilization across time and space; and interdisciplinary research methods and modes of inquiry.

This Associate Degree for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in the field of Global Studies or a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on specific university major admission and transfer requirements. Students who complete an ADT and transfer to a similar major at a CSU are guaranteed a pathway to finish their baccalaureate degrees in 60 semester or 90 quarter units.

To obtain this Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete:

• 60 units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University
• A minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0
• A grade of “C” or "P" or better in all courses required for the major
• A minimum of 18 semester units in the major
• The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)

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Career Opportunities

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The AA-T in Global Studies is designed for students planning to transfer to another institution of higher learning with a major in Global Studies or a related discipline.

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Learning Outcome(s)

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1. Define concepts in global studies (e.g., globalization, interdependence, development, regional and cultural diversity, inequality, world problems, states and international organizations).
2. Identify, analyze, and discuss the global dimensions to various cultural, social, geographic, economic, and/or political issues, past and present.
3. Demonstrate skills in the methods and theories used to study global topics.