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Degrees Offered

A.A.-T. in Global Studies
A.A. in International Studies

Dean Pamela Chao
Department Chair Tressa Tabares
Phone (916) 484-8283
Email AskHB-PCS@arc.losrios.edu

Associate Degrees for Transfer

A.A.-T. in Global Studies

This degree provides an understanding of international issues and the impact of globalization on developed and developing economies. It covers a number of issues, including trade, economic development, war and conflict, and foreign relations and diplomacy.

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 in Arts in Global Studies for Transfer (AA-T) degree may be obtained by the completion of 60 transferable, semester units with a minimum 2.0 GPA, including (a) the major or area of emphasis described in the Required Program outlined below (earning a C or better in these courses) and (b) either the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education‐Breadth Requirements.

Catalog Date: August 1, 2024

Degree Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
IS 301	Introduction to Global Studies	3
IS 302	Issues in Global Studies	3
A minimum of 15 units from the following:		15
Select five courses from a minimum of four of the following areas:
CULTURE AND SOCIETY
ANTH 310	Cultural Anthropology (3)
HIST 308	History of World Civilizations, 1500 to Present (3)
ECONOMICS
ECON 302	Principles of Macroeconomics (3)
ECON 304	Principles of Microeconomics (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)
HUMANITIES
DEAF 314	American Sign Language III (4)
DEAF 316	American Sign Language IV (4)
ENGLT 340	World Literature I (3)
ENGLT 341	World Literature II (3)
GERM 411	Intermediate German (4)
GERM 412	Intermediate German (4)
ITAL 411	Intermediate Italian (4)
ITAL 412	Intermediate Italian (4)
SPAN 411	Intermediate Spanish (4)
SPAN 412	Intermediate Spanish (4)
POLITICAL SCIENCE
POLS 302	Comparative Politics (3)
POLS 310	Introduction to International Relations (3)
Total Units:		21

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.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

evaluate their role as a member of a global network of interdependent societies.
formulate a cohesive understanding of world issues and events and incorporate that knowledge into their daily life and career.
analyze various social-scientific perspectives that explain the causes and consequences of globalization.
apply various social-scientific perspectives to daily life and work environment, recognize people's socio-economic, political, and geographical background.
analyze local and societal issues and problems within a global context.

Associate Degrees

A.A. in International Studies

Catalog Date: August 1, 2024

Degree Requirements

Course Code	Course Title	Units
ANTH 310	Cultural Anthropology (3)	3
or ANTH 481	Honors Cultural Anthropology (3)
ECON 302	Principles of Macroeconomics	3
HIST 308	History of World Civilizations, 1500 to Present	3
POLS 310	Introduction to International Relations (3)	3
or POLS 480	Introduction to International Relations - Honors (3)
SOC 300	Introductory Sociology (3)	3
or SOC 480	Introductory Sociology - Honors (3)
A minimum of 6 units from the following:		6
IS 301	Introduction to Global Studies (3)
IS 302	Issues in Global Studies (3)
IS 305	Introduction to Middle East Studies (3)
IS 310	Peace and Conflict (3)
IS 312	Current Global Development Issues (3)
A minimum of 8 units from the following:		8
GERM 401	Elementary German I (4)
GERM 402	Elementary German II (4)
GERM 411	Intermediate German (4)
GERM 412	Intermediate German (4)
ITAL 401	Elementary Italian (4)
ITAL 402	Elementary Italian (4)
ITAL 411	Intermediate Italian (4)
ITAL 412	Intermediate Italian (4)
RUSS 401	Elementary Russian (4)
RUSS 402	Elementary Russian (4)
SPAN 401	Elementary Spanish I (4)
SPAN 402	Elementary Spanish II (4)
SPAN 411	Intermediate Spanish (4)
SPAN 412	Intermediate Spanish (4)
Total Units:		29

The International Studies Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See ARC graduation requirements.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:

evaluate his/her role as a member of a global network of interdependent societies.
formulate a cohesive understanding of world issues and events and incorporate that knowledge into his/her daily life and career.
analyze various social-scientific perspectives that explain the causes and consequences of globalization.
apply various social-scientific perspectives to daily life and work environment.
recognize people's socio-economic, political, and geographical background.
analyze local and societal issues and problems within a global context.

Career Information

This degree provides career opportunities with local, state, federal agencies, and in the private sector. The core courses provide students with diverse knowledge to work in a variety of fields, including international business, law, government and non-governmental service, social services, natural sciences, health fields, and education.

International Studies (IS) Courses

IS 301 Introduction to Global Studies

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:Eligible for ENGRD 310 or ENGRD 312 AND ENGWR 300; OR ESLR 340 AND ESLW 340.
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 an interdisciplinary and multi-dimensional understanding of the process of globalization, including its history, socio-economic, political, and cultural causes and consequences. It focuses on how nation-states are increasingly becoming part of complex interconnected global economic, political, social, cultural, and ecological systems and structures. This course deals with how the actions of one nation state shapes trends and events in other nations. It also deals with how actions and events in one nation create a ripple effect across the globe and the extent to which nation-states are able to maintain a level of national autonomy and national identity within a global system. It utilizes globalization theories to provide a scientific framework for understanding various aspects of globalization including socio-economic, political, cultural, and ecological benefits and costs.

IS 302 Issues in Global Studies

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:Eligible for ENGRD 310 or ENGRD 312 AND ENGWR 300; OR ESLR 340 AND ESLW 340.
Transferable:CSU; UC
General Education:AA/AS Area V(b); CSU Area D; IGETC Area 4
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course introduces the origins, current status, and future trends of major transnational issues confronting the global community. Topics include economic development and inequality, environmental issues and challenges, human rights, human security (food, water, and health care), international conflict and security issues, migration, and population trends. This course also focuses on global governance, including the study of collective global responsibility.

IS 305 Introduction to Middle East Studies

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:Eligible for ENGRD 310 or ENGRD 312 AND ENGWR 300; OR ESLR 340 AND ESLW 340.
Transferable:CSU; UC
General Education:AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area D7; IGETC Area 4G
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course introduces the contemporary Middle East from global and interdisciplinary perspectives. It covers the major developments and events that have shaped the socio-economic and political institutions and structures within a distinct geopolitical area. This course examines processes of state formation, colonialism, independence movements, major power players in the region, and the modern challenges of globalization. It also covers the consequences for foreign policy. Countries may include but are not limited to: Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Syria, and Tunisia. This course provides a foundation in Middle East Studies in the context of a globally interconnected world system.

IS 310 Peace and Conflict

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:Eligible for ENGRD 310 or ENGRD 312 AND ENGWR 300; OR ESLR 340 AND ESLW 340.
Transferable:CSU; UC
General Education:AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area D7; IGETC Area 4G
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course examines the political and socioeconomic causes and consequences of peace and conflict from different theoretical views. It includes an analysis of inter- and intra-state conflicts and wars, terrorism, ethnic and sectarian conflicts, and gender issues and conflicts. Additional topics include war theory, "negative peace," post-conflict reconciliation, policy recommendations and proposed solutions for conflict resolution, and achieving peace through the engagement of the global community. This course is formerly known as SOCSC 310.

IS 312 Current Global Development Issues

Units:3
Hours:54 hours LEC
Prerequisite:None.
Advisory:Eligible for ENGRD 310 or ENGRD 312 AND ENGWR 300; OR ESLR 340 AND ESLW 340.
Transferable:CSU; UC
General Education:AA/AS Area V(b); AA/AS Area VI; CSU Area D7; IGETC Area 4G
Catalog Date:August 1, 2024

This course covers current socio-economic and political issues in developing countries in a global context. It presents alternative theories pertaining to the causes and consequences of development, underdevelopment, and uneven development with a particular focus on the issues of globalization including political and social change. It also includes proposed solutions to various development problems from various scientific perspectives.