International Studies
Associate in Arts Geography · Chabot College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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:
- Demonstrate a strong comprehension of globalization and international politics.
- Engage actively with international affairs current events.
- 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 |
| orANTH 3 | Social and Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| orECON 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