International Studies - Associate in Arts

Fall 2023

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.

Career Opportunities

TOP Code 2210.00 - International Studies
CIP Code 45.0901 - International Relations and Affairs.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of the program the student 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.

Required Core (9 units):
0.0
POSC 30
International Relations (Active)
3.0
3.0
GEO 2
Cultural Geography (Historical)
3.0
OR
ANTH 3
Social and Cultural Anthropology (Historical)
3.0
3.0
ECN 1
Principles of Microeconomics (Historical)
3.0
OR
ECN 2
Principles of Macroeconomics (Historical)
3.0
List A: Choose 6 units from the following from two different disciplines.
0.0
BUS 40
International Business (Historical)
3.0
COMM 6
Introduction to Performance Studies (Active)
3.0
COMM 11
Intercultural Communication (Active)
3.0
ENGL 48
The Literature of the Holocaust (Active)
3.0
GEO 3
Economic Geography (Historical)
3.0
GEO 5
World Regional Geography (Historical)
3.0
GEO 10
Global Environmental Solutions (Active)
3.0
HIS 4
World History: 1500 to the Present (Active)
3.0
POSC 20
Comparative Politics (Historical)
3.0
RELS 50
Religions of the World (Historical)
3.0
List B: Choose 8-10 units*
0.0
CHIN 1A
Beginning Chinese (Historical)
5.0
CHIN 1B
Elementary Chinese (Historical)
5.0
CHIN 2A
Intermediate Chinese (Historical)
4.0
CHIN 2B
Advanced Chinese (Historical)
4.0
FRNC 1A
Beginning French (Historical)
5.0
FRNC 1B
Elementary French (Historical)
5.0
FRNC 2A
Intermediate French (Historical)
4.0
FRNC 2B
Advanced French (Historical)
4.0
JAPN 1A
Beginning Japanese (Historical)
5.0
JAPN 1B
Elementary Japanese (Historical)
5.0
JAPN 2A
Intermediate Japanese (Historical)
4.0
JAPN 2B
Advanced Japanese (Historical)
4.0
SPA 1A
Beginning Spanish (Historical)
5.0
SPA 1B
Elementary Spanish 1 (Historical)
5.0
SPA 2A
Intermediate Spanish (Historical)
4.0
SPA 2B
Advanced Spanish (Historical)
4.0
*One entry-level foreign language course may be waived with completion of a higher level language course. See the World Languages Department for the Prerequisite Challenge process.
Unit Calculation
60.0
Major Requirements
23.0-25.0
General Education
25.0
Electives (Degree applicable units as needed)
 
Total: 60.0