Interdisciplinary Studies, Option 1: Intercultural Studies Associate in Arts Degree Program

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Program	Units
AA Associate in Arts Degree Program
Interdisciplinary Studies, Option 2: Contemporary Issues	60 units
Interdisciplinary Studies, Option 3: Science and Society	60 units

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Read, write, speak and listen to communicate effectively.
Perform quantitative analysis using appropriate resources.
Analyze information, reason critically and creatively and formulate ideas logically.
Understand and appreciate the diversity of the human experience.
Recognize ethical principles and behave responsibly.

University Transfer Program

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Meet with a CSM counselor to discuss how to achieve academic goals and to develop a comprehensive student educational plan (SEP).

University Transfer Program
60–70 transferable units

California State University
University of California
Independent Colleges and Universities

Program Overview

This degree option introduces students to multiple cultural perspectives to enable them to be informed, engaged citizens in a multicultural society. Depending on the student's focus, this degree offers transfer opportunities into areas such as World Arts and Cultures, Global Studies, Multicultural Studies, and Ethnic Studies. Students should work with a counselor to identify any additional supporting classes for transfer to a particular program and university. Note: most courses listed in this major can also be used to meet requirements for the California State University General Education or IGETC.

Program Requirements

Major Requirements

Required Core Courses: 3 units. At least 3 units of courses that examine more than one culture within the course, to be selected from the following options:		Units
ANTH 110	Cultural Anthropology	3 units
ANTH 180	Magic, Science and Religion	3 units
COMM 150	Intercultural Communication	3 units
ETHN 585	Ethnicity in Cinema	3 units
GEOG 110	Cultural Geography	3 units
LIT. 220	Introduction to World Literature	3 units
MUS. 250	World Music	3 units
PHIL 300	Introduction to World Religions	3 units
PLSC 110	Contemporary Foreign Governments	3 units

Required Selective Courses: 6 units. At least 6 units of courses in the arts and literature to be selected from the following options:		Units
ETHN 288	African-American Cinema	3 units
LIT. 232	Survey of English Literature II	3 units
LIT. 430	Greek Mythology and Classical Literature	3 units

Required Selective Courses: 9 units. At least 9 units of courses in the areas of social, political, and economic institutions to be selected from the following options:		Units
ETHN 101	Latin American and Indigenous Peoples History and Culture	3 units
ETHN 300	Introduction to La Raza Studies	3 units
HIST 100	History of Western Civilization I	3 units
HIST 101	History of Western Civilization II	3 units
HIST 260	Women In American History	3 units

Total Required Major Units: 18

And required General Education coursework and electives as needed to meet the minimum 60 units required for the Associate degree.

Please refer to the AA/AS Degree Requirements for more information.