Associate in Arts Degree
Department of Social Science
J. Frank Malaret, Dean
Rodda North 226
916-558-2401
The major consists of a core of 30-32 units, which satisfy university transfer requirements. Elective courses allow students to pursue interests in languages, culture, business, philosophy, history, fine arts, literature, and other studies.
Students who undertake the ISP major will prepare for transfer to universities that offer International Studies Majors or related fields; engage in course work that will broaden their perspective and skills in the field of international relations; have access to individual counseling for program planning and career development through a mentoring program with the Program Director; and be afforded the opportunity to develop their foreign language proficiency.
Career Opportunities
The International Studies degree is designed to facilitate students’ successful transfer to B.A. programs and, in so doing, prepare them for advanced study in a variety of graduate programs. Careers can be found in Foreign Service, Governmental Relations, Public Affairs, International Trade, Civil Service, Lobbyist, Lawyer, Fiscal Analyst, Teacher, Non-Governmental Organization Staff, Language Specialist, International Advocate, International Consultant.
Recommended High School Preparation
Standard college preparatory program.
Four Year Transfer Information
UC/CSU systems require standard/basic preparatory course work prior to transfer. The ISP core courses (30 units) are designed to meet articulation and transferability to International Studies, International Relations, and International Business major requirements.
International Studies
Associate in Arts Degree
| Required Program | Units |
|---|---|
| ANTH 310, Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| COMM 325, Intercultural Communication | 3 |
| ECON 302, Principles of Macroeconomics, or ECON 480, Principles of Macroeconomics-Honors |
3 |
| Foreign Language (Two Semesters) | 4, 4 |
| GEOG 320, World Regional Geography | 3 |
| HIST 308, World History from 1500 to the Present | 3 |
| HIST 311, History of the United States | 3 |
| POLS 310, Introduction to International Relations (3) or POLS 480, Introduction to International Relations - Honors (3) |
3 |
| SOCSC 493, Topics in International Studies | .5-4 |
| Total Units Required | 29.5-33 |
Suggested Electives
ARTH 320, ECON 304, ENGLT 480, 481; FCS 342, HCD 310, HIST 307, MUFHL 331, 332; PHIL 317, 352; SOCSC 352
Associate in Arts Degree (A.A.)
The Associate in Arts Degree may be obtained by completing the required program, plus general education requirements, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See SCC graduation requirements.