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Intercultural Studies
Asian American Studies - Certificate of AchievementDetails for Certificate of Achievement - Asian American Studies
The Certificate of Achievement in Asian American Studies prepares students to be historically informed and equity-minded participants and leaders in the multi-ethnic and multiracial communities in which they live, work, learn, and play â?? especially in settings that directly impact Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. Students who complete the certificate will gain the skills and knowledge to assess and affect the social conditions and institutional settings that shape the lives of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, with particular attention to the cross-cutting forces of race, gender, class and sexuality. For students with professional pursuits in mind, completion of the certificate will increase leadership capacity to research, understand, communicate and work with various Asian American and Pacific Islander communities, whether through community organizing, nonprofit organizations, public policy, public service or business. For students with transfer pursuits in mind, completion of the certificate includes transferable general education credits to universities and colleges, and also greater academic preparation for the social sciences and humanities, including an Asian American Studies or Ethnic Studies major. Colleges that offer a baccalaureate major in Asian American Studies include the University of California campuses at Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Riverside and Santa Barbara, and the California State University campuses at Long Beach, Los Angeles, Northridge and San Francisco.
Intercultural Studies - Certificate of Achievement-AdvancedDetails for Certificate of Achievement-Advanced - Intercultural Studies
The Certificate of Achievement-Advanced is an interdisciplinary program that provide both focused study of one or more ethnic groups and coursework that examines the social constructs and dynamics that govern our interactions with others. Students pursuing the Certificate of Achievement-Advanced in Intercultural Studies gain the knowledge and skills necessary for increasing their cultural sensitivity, cultural competence and social equity. This program enables them to work with confidence and increased effectiveness in a wide variety of international and multicultural settings.
Intercultural Studies - Associate in ArtsDetails for Associate in Arts - Intercultural Studies
The A.A. degree is an interdisciplinary program that provide both focused study of one or more ethnic groups and coursework that examines the social constructs and dynamics that govern our interactions with others. Students pursuing the A.A. degree in Intercultural Studies gain the knowledge and skills necessary for increasing their cultural sensitivity, cultural competence and social equity. This program enables them to work with confidence and increased effectiveness in a wide variety of international and multicultural settings.
Intercultural Studies - Transfer MapDetails for Transfer Map - Intercultural Studies
A transfer map is a suggested schedule of courses to take each quarter, if you are planning to transfer and pursue a bachelor’s degree in a particular subject. These maps were created to help you get a solid footing in the subject and stay on track with courses commonly required by CSU or UC schools, but they do not guarantee your admission to any university. It’s important that you work with a counselor or academic adviser to determine exactly which classes you need to reach your particular goal.
Social Justice Studies: General Studies for Transfer - Associate in Arts-TransferDetails for Associate in Arts-Transfer - Social Justice Studies: General Studies for Transfer
The Social Justice Studies major consists of courses appropriate for the Associate in Arts in Social Justice Studies: General Studies for Transfer degree, which provides a foundational understanding of the discipline, a breadth of coursework in the discipline, and preparation for transfer to any CSU that accepts the Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC). The Associate in Arts in Social Justice Studies: General Studies for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelorâ??s degree in Social Justice Studies (or an approved similar major) at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept this degree will be required to complete no more than 60 (semester) units after transfer to earn a bachelorâ??s degree. This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
In addition to the programs listed above, you may be able to apply courses in this department toward General Education requirements.
You can check the course offerings in the college catalog against the following lists of GE requirements
These requirements may be subject to change. Always confirm the requirements for your specific program.
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