# Global Studies (Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer (AA-T))

Orange Coast College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Global Studies

Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/orange-coast/pathways/social-science-humanities/global-studies/global-studies-associate-arts-degree-transfer-aat/

Global Studies is an interdisciplinary course of study that provides students with an understanding of political, cultural, environmental and economic processes and their implications.  The program introduces students to the study of global issues and perspectives while providing methodological tools and techniques for analyzing them at multiple scales (local, regional and global). Students will develop the skills for analyzing the impacts of globalization by applying diverse perspectives to current global issues.

By critically analyzing a variety of case studies, students will be prepared to participate in an interconnected environment and continue their studies in a variety of fields.

#### Program Outcomes

#### Program Learning Outcomes

1.  Students will demonstrate knowledge of the historical evolution of globalization, the interconnectedness of economic, political and environmental processes and its positive and negative consequences.
2.  Students will apply knowledge to propose policies to address an issue of globalization.
3.  Students will be able to transfer under provisions of SB1440.

### Requirements

#### Associate Degree for Transfer Requirements

The following is required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees:

1.  Minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
2.  Minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
3.  Completion of a minimum of 18-semester units in the major as detailed in the Degree and Certificate section of this catalog. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of C (or “P”) or better.
4.  Certified completion of the Cal-GETC/Breadth.
5.  A minimum of 12 units in residence within the Coast Colleges (Orange Coast College, Golden West College and/or Coastline College).

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required Courses** | |  |
| GLST A101 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
| GLST A102 | Global Issues | 3 |
| **List A - Select five courses from at least four of the following areas:** | | 15-19 |
| **Culture and Society Area** | |  |
| ↳ ANTH A100 | Cultural Anthropology |  |
| or ↳ ANTH A100H | Cultural Anthropology Honors |  |
| ↳ ANTH A190 | Introduction to Linguistic Anthropology |  |
| ↳ HIST A161 | World History 1 |  |
| or ↳ HIST A161H | World History 1 Honors |  |
| ↳ HIST A162 | World History 2 |  |
| or ↳ HIST A162H | World History 2 Honors |  |
| ↳ RLST A110 | World Religion |  |
| **Geography Area** | |  |
| ↳ GEOG A100 | World Regional Geography |  |
| or ↳ GEOG A100H | World Regional Geography Honors |  |
| ↳ GEOG A180 | Physical Geography |  |
| or ↳ GEOG A180H | Physical Geography Honors |  |
| ↳ GEOG A185 | Cultural Geography |  |
| **Economics Area** | |  |
| ↳ ECON C2001 | Principles of Microeconomics |  |
| or ↳ ECON C2001H | Principles of Microeconomics - Honors |  |
| ↳ ECON C2002 | Principles of Macroeconomics |  |
| or ↳ ECON C2002H | Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors |  |
| **Politics Area** | |  |
| ↳ PSCI A110 | International Relations |  |
| ↳ POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics |  |
| or ↳ POLS C1000H | American Government and Politics Honors |  |
| ↳ PSCI A185 | Comparative Politics |  |
| **Humanities Area** | |  |
| ↳ ENGL A160 | World Literature Through Renaissance |  |
| or ↳ ENGL A160H | World Literature Through Renaissance Honors |  |
| ↳ ENGL A161 | World Literature Since Renaissance |  |
| or ↳ ENGL A161H | World Literature Since Renaissance Honors |  |
| ↳ FREN A280 | Intermediate French 1 |  |
| or ↳ FREN A280H | Intermediate French 1 Honors |  |
| ↳ FREN A285 | Intermediate French 2 |  |
| or ↳ FREN A285H | Intermediate French 2 Honors |  |
| ↳ GRMN A280 | Intermediate German 1 |  |
| ↳ GRMN A285 | Intermediate German 2 |  |
| ↳ JAPN A280 | Intermediate Japanese 1 |  |
| ↳ JAPN A285 | Intermediate Japanese 2 |  |
| ↳ SPAN A280 | Intermediate Spanish 1 |  |
| or ↳ SPAN A280H | Intermediate Spanish 1 Honors |  |
| ↳ SPAN A285 | Intermediate Spanish 2 |  |
| **Total Major Units** | | 21-25 |
| **California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)** | | up to 34 |
| **Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirement** | | Varies |
| **Total Degree Units** | | 60 |

1. Some program major units may also meet GE requirements.

### Program Sequence - Cal-GETC

#### Program Sequence - Cal-GETC

These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. **Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.**

**Year 1**

| Semester 1 | Units |
| --- | --- |
| GLST A101 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1A - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 3A- CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| ADT LIST A COURSE-CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 |
|  | Units | 12 |

| Semester 2 |
| --- |
| GLST A102 | Global Issues | 3 |
| ADT LIST A COURSE-CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 |
| POLS C1000or POLS C1000H | American Government and Politics 1or American Government and Politics Honors | 3 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1B - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 2 - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
|  | Units | 15-16 |

| Summer |
| --- |
| ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 2 | 6 |
|  | Units | 6 |

**Year 2**

| Semester 1 |
| --- |
| ADT LIST A COURSE- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 |
| HIST C1001or HIST C1001Hor HIST C1002or HIST C1002H | History of the United States to 1877 3or History of the United States to 1877 - Honorsor United States History since 1865 or United States History since 1865 - Honors | 3 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 5A no lab - CHOOSE ONE 4 | 3 |
| ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 2 | 3 |
|  | Units | 12 |

| Semester 2 |
| --- |
| ADT LIST A COURSE- CHOOSE ONE (See Requirements) | 3 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 1C - CHOOSE ONE | 3 |
| Cal-GETC GE AREA 5B with lab - CHOOSE ONE 4 | 4 |
| ELECTIVE (UC/CSU TRANSFERABLE) 2 | 5 |
|  | Units | 15 |
|  | Total Units | 60-61 |

1. American Institutions Requirement - Cal-GETC GE AREA 4 and CSU Graduation Requirement OR take another course from Cal-GETC GE AREA 4; Also satisfies LIST A requirements
2. VARIES TO REACH MINIMUM 60 TRANSFERABLE UNITS. Not all courses are UC transferable. Please check with your counselor to ensure you have enough transferable units for your transfer goal.
3. American Institutions Requirement - Cal-GETC GE AREA 3B and CSU Graduation Requirement OR take another course from Cal-GETC GE AREA 3B
4. Lab can be taken with 5A or 5B