Overview
Global Studies students will look at globalization through the lenses of history, economics, political science, geography, environment, and culture. They will understand the history and key features of the pro and antiglobalization debates, and will follow how popular struggles for social justice have shaped, and resisted, the global order
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AA-T/AS-T Transfer Degrees
Associate Degree for Transfer
A.A.-T. in Global Studies
This degree provides a multidisciplinary understanding of global issues and the impact of globalization on people, states, and economies around the world. It covers trade, culture, politics, economic development, military interventions, conflict, relations between states, and environmental impacts.
The Associate in Arts in Global Studies for Transfer (AA-T) degree provides students with a major that fulfills the general requirements of the California State University for transfer. Students with this degree will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University system.
The Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) student completion requirements (as stated in SB1440 law):
(1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
(a) The intersegmental GE Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University GE-Breadth Requirements (CSU GE-Breadth).
(b) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
(2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students must earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A "P" (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
Completing the Associate in Arts in Global Studies will prepare students to apply a global understanding to careers in trade, law, diplomacy, food production, education, human rights, development, relief, and marketing. Students completing this degree will be able to continue their studies in any of the above listed areas and to apply a global perspective to any field of study or work.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2024
| Course Code |
Course Title |
Units |
| GLST 301 |
Introduction to Global Studies |
3 |
| GLST 302 |
Global Issues |
3 |
| A minimum of 15 units from the following: |
151 |
|
Select five courses from a minimum of four of the following areas:
|
|
CULTURE AND SOCIETY
|
| ANTH 310 |
Cultural Anthropology (3) |
|
| or ANTH 481 |
Honors Cultural Anthropology (3) |
|
| HIST 308 |
History of World Civilizations, 1500 to Present (3) |
|
| HIST 365 |
Asian Civilization (3) |
|
|
GEOGRAPHY
|
| GEOG 300 |
Physical Geography: Exploring Earth's Environmental Systems (3) |
|
| GEOG 310 |
Human Geography: Exploring Earth's Cultural Landscapes (3) |
|
| GEOG 320 |
World Regional Geography (3) |
|
|
ECONOMICS
|
| ECON 302 |
Principles of Macroeconomics (3) |
|
| ECON 304 |
Principles of Microeconomics (3) |
|
|
POLITICS
|
| POLS 302 |
Comparative Politics (3) |
|
| POLS 310 |
Introduction to International Relations (3) |
|
| or POLS 480 |
Introduction to International Relations - Honors (3) |
|
|
HUMANITIES
|
| ENGLT 480 |
World Literature: Antiquity to the Early Modern World - Honors (3) |
|
| ENGLT 481 |
World Literature: Seventeenth Century to Present - Honors (3) |
|
| PHIL 352 |
Introduction to World Religions (3) |
|
| WGS 302 |
Global Women's Issues (3) |
|
| Total Units: |
|
21 |
1Students are encouraged to include a foreign language as part of their Global Studies program. While it is not required to complete this degree, many transfer institutions include a foreign language proficiency as part of their global studies degrees.
The Associate in Arts in Global Studies for Transfer (AA-T) degree may be obtained by completion of 60 transferable,
semester units with a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, including (a) a minimum grade of "C" (or "P") for each course in the major or area
of emphasis described in the Required Program, and (b) either the
Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the
California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements.
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- formulate a broad and cohesive understanding of global dynamics, issues, and events and incorporate that knowledge into their daily life and career.
- evaluate their role as a member of a global network of interdependent people and societies.
- analyze various multidisciplinary approaches that explain the causes and consequences of globalization.
- analyze local and regional societal, economic, political, and environmental issues within a global context.
Global Studies (GLST) Courses
GLST 299 Experimental Offering in Global Studies
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This is the experimental courses description.
GLST 301 Introduction to Global Studies
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGWR 300 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area D; IGETC Area 4
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course is an introduction to the interdisciplinary field of Global Studies. Students will look at globalization through the lenses of history, economics, political science, geography, environment, and culture. They will understand the history and key features of the pro and anti-globalization debates, and will follow how popular struggles for social justice have shaped, and resisted, the global order.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- identify and describe various definitions and meanings of globalization.
- describe the history of world systems of commerce and cultural exchange culminating in globalization.
- identify the major world regions and understand the major differences between them as well as how they are connected to one another.
- identify, examine, and understand the impacts of globalization on different class, ethnic, and gender groups within those regions in a comparative format.
- analyze the economic, political, cultural, and ecological dimensions of globalization, including controversies associated with each.
- connect the various aspects of globalization with contemporary world developments, problems, and opportunities.
- examine the responses to globalization from a variety of activist groups, including from among those most adversely impacted, such as indigenous groups, migrants, the historically impoverished, ethnic and racial groups, and those trapped in conflict zones, and analyze the key principles and effectiveness of those responses emanating from movements for social justice.
GLST 302 Global Issues
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:ENGWR 300 or ESLW 340 with a grade of "C" or better
- Transferable:CSU; UC
- General Education:AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area D; IGETC Area 4
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This course introduces students to the origins, current status, and future trends of major transnational issues confronting the global community. Topics include population trends, economic development and inequality, basic human needs (for food, water, health care), human rights, international conflict and security concerns, military actions, competition over resources, movements for independence and social justice, and environmental problems. The course also focuses on global governance, including the study of collective global responsibilities towards a just global order, with emphasis on the social justice struggles of economic, ethnic, racial, and national groups challenged by regional or global powers.
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- identify major recurring and emerging global issues.
- examine and analyze one or more specific global problems of international or regional nature, and discuss approaches to its/their solution from an international perspective, with attention to considerations of economic and political power balances and imbalances.
- analyze the interconnections between and among global issues and associated social justice movements exhibiting economic, political, cultural, ecological, racial, or ethnic dimensions.
- compare and evaluate the efficacy of national, regional, and international efforts to solve the problems associated with global issues and identify and examine opportunities and obstacles towards their resolution.
GLST 499 Experimental Offering in Global Studies
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2024
This is the experimental courses description.
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