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 protentional 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 IGETC and/or CSU GE-Breadth.
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: | 15-17 | |
| Area 1. Culture and Society | ||
| ANTH G100 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| GLST G130 | Social Movements | 3 |
| HIST G120 | Asian Civilizations | 3 |
| HIST G150 | History of Latin America | 3 |
| HIST G162 | World History 2 | 3 |
| Area 2. Geography | ||
| GEOG G100 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEOG G130 | Introduction to Weather and Climate | 3 |
| GEOG G180 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOG G185 | Human Geography | 3 |
| Area 3. Economics | ||
| ECON G110 | Economic Issues and Policy | 3 |
| ECON G130 | Environmental Economics and Policy | 3 |
| ECON G135 | Political Economy | 3 |
| ECON G170 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON G175 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Area 4. Politics | ||
| GLST G100 | Global Citizenship | 3 |
| GLST G110 | Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| GLST G120 | The United Nations and Global Cooperation | 3 |
| 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 G200 | Mexican Culture and Civilization | 3 |
| SPAN G280 | Intermediate Spanish 1 | 4 |
| SPAN G285 | Intermediate Spanish 2 | 4 |
| VIET G280 | Intermediate Vietnamese 1 | 4 |
| VIET G285 | Intermediate Vietnamese 2 | 4 |
| Major Total | 21-23 | |
| GE Pattern (CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC) | 37-39 | |
| Total units that may be double counted | 19 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 units) | 17-21 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Recommended Program Sequence
These sequences are general course maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, completion of short-term certificates, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. However, this may not be an appropriate path for all students. The two-year sequence is based on English and Math placement and meeting other course prerequisites. Students are advised to meet with a GWC Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
In order to complete the Major requirements for the AAT in Global Studies, studies must select 5 courses from at least 4 of the following areas: Culture and Society, Geography, Economics, Politics, Humanities.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Culture and Society | 3 | |
| ANTH G100 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| or HIST G162 | World History 2 | |
| GLST G130 | Social Movements | 3 |
| HIST G120 | Asian Civilizations | 3 |
| HIST G150 | History of Latin America | 3 |
| Geography | 3 | |
| GEOG G100 | World Regional Geography | 3 |
| GEOG G130 | Introduction to Weather and Climate | 3 |
| GEOG G180 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOG G185 | Human Geography | 3 |
| Economics | 3 | |
| ECON G110 | Economic Issues and Policy | 3 |
| ECON G130 | Environmental Economics and Policy | 3 |
| ECON G135 | Political Economy | 3 |
| ECON G170 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| ECON G175 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| Politics | 3 | |
| GLST G100 | Global Citizenship | 3 |
| GLST G110 | Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| GLST G120 | The United Nations and Global Cooperation | 3 |
| PSCI G110 | International Relations | 3 |
| PSCI G185 | Comparative Politics | 3 |
| Humanities | 3-4 | |
| 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 |
| GLST G130 | Social Movements | 3 |
| SPAN G200 | Mexican Culture and Civilization | 3 |
| SPAN G280 | Intermediate Spanish 1 | 4 |
| SPAN G285 | Intermediate Spanish 2 | 4 |
| VIET G280 | Intermediate Vietnamese 1 | 4 |
| VIET G285 | Intermediate Vietnamese 2 | 4 |
Year 1:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| ENGL G100 | Freshman Composition ^ | 4 |
| GLST G101 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
| Area A1: Oral communication course | 3 | |
| Area C1: Arts course | 3-4 | |
| Choose 1 Global Studies Major course from 1 of the 5 areas not already used (recommended GLST G100) | 3 | |
| Units | 16-17 | |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | ||
| Area A3: Critical Thinking course | 3-4 | |
| PSCI G180 | American Government (Area D: Social & Behavioral Science course) | 3 |
| or PSCI G181 | American Government: The Politics of Race and Ethnicity | |
| Area C2: Humanities course (GLST G150 recommended) | 3 | |
| Area B4: Math requirement (MATH G160 recommended) | ||
| Choose 1 Global Studies Major course from 1 of the 5 areas not already used | 3 | |
| Units | 12-13 | |
Year 2:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 3 | ||
| Area B1: Physical Science course | 3-5 | |
| HIST G170 | History Of The United States To 1876 (Area C2: Humanities course) | 3 |
| or HIST G175 | History of the United States Since 1876 | |
| Area E: Lifelong Learning & Self-Development course (GLST G230 recommended) | 3 | |
| Area F: Ethnic Studies course | 3 | |
| Choose 1 Global Studies Major courses from 1 of the 5 areas not already used (GLST G110, GLST G120 recommended) | 3-4 | |
| Units | 15-18 | |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 4 | ||
| GLST G102 | Global Issues | 3 |
| Area B2: Life Science course (with or without lab) * | 3-4 | |
| Choose 2 Global Studies Major courses from 2 of the 5 areas not already used | 6-8 | |
| CSU Transferable elective coursework to reach a minimum of 60 units | 3-6 | |
| Units | 15-21 | |
| Total minimum units required | 60 | |
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Program sequence may not be recommended for students who self-place into ENGL G100S. Students should see a Counselor for appropriate advisement.
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Either B1 or B2 must include a lab.