# International Studies (Associate in Arts)

Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Geography

Source: https://chabot.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/4077/4078/6084/6124/6566

#### Description

This degree provides an understanding of the international dimensions of a variety of inquiry areas including politics, economics, and culture. The degree also offers students the opportunity to develop foreign language skills to assist in developing a deeper understanding of global societies.

#### Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

1.  Demonstrate a strong comprehension of globalization and international politics.
2.  Engage actively with international affairs current events.
3.  Link international developments to national politics, economics, and the everyday activities of individuals.

#### Program Requirements

SUBJECT #

TITLE

UNITS

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| POSC 30 | International Relations | 3 |
| GEO 2 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| or ANTH 3 | Social and Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| or ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| BUS 40 | International Business | 3 |
| COMM 6 | Introduction to Performance Studies | 3 |
| COMM 11 | Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| ENGL 48 | The Literature of the Holocaust | 3 |
| GEO 3 | Economic Geography | 3 |
| GEO 5 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEO 10 | Global Environmental Solutions | 3 |
| HIS 4 | World History: 1500 to the Present | 3 |
| POSC 20 | Comparative Politics | 3 |
| RELS 50 | Religions of the World | 3 |
| CHIN 1A | Beginning Chinese | 5 |
| CHIN 1B | Elementary Chinese | 5 |
| CHIN 2A | Intermediate Chinese | 4 |
| CHIN 2B | Advanced Chinese | 4 |
| FRNC 1A | Beginning French | 5 |
| FRNC 1B | Elementary French | 5 |
| FRNC 2A | Intermediate French | 4 |
| FRNC 2B | Advanced French | 4 |
| JAPN 1A | Beginning Japanese | 5 |
| JAPN 1B | Elementary Japanese | 5 |
| JAPN 2A | Intermediate Japanese | 4 |
| JAPN 2B | Advanced Japanese | 4 |
| SPA 1A | Beginning Spanish | 5 |
| SPA 1B | Elementary Spanish 1 | 5 |
| SPA 2A | Intermediate Spanish | 4 |
| SPA 2B | Advanced Spanish | 4 |
| **Total** | | **60** |

#### Other Information

Discipline: Social Sciences, Humanities & Education

Program Control Number: 09802

TOP Code: 221000 - International Studies

CIP Code: 45.0901 - International Relations and Affairs