The Associate in Arts Liberal Arts: Cross-Cultural Studies degree program is designed for students who wish for a broad knowledge of liberal arts and sciences with an area of emphasis in Cross-Cultural Studies. This program is an ideal choice for students planning on transferring to the California State University or the University of California as the student can satisfy their general education requirements, plus focus on transferable course work that relates to majors at CSU or UC.

Asian and Asian American Studies (AAAS) provides an interdisciplinary approach to understanding the historical and current experiences of Asian Pacific Americans. It is an academic program and a major for the Associate Arts (AA) degree in the Ethnic Studies Department.

The Associate in Arts in Global Studies for Transfer Degree is designed for students planning to transfer into several related majors such as Global Studies, Global Politics, International Relations, International Studies, and Comparative Government. Through interdisciplinary coursework, students will gain exposure to the global scope of contemporary and historical issues.

Courses in diversity studies examine core concepts related to difference, identity, and belonging. You will explore contemporary and historical relationships of power and social change as well as connections between race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, environment, social class, and religion. Classes are interdisciplinary and emphasize hands-on learning.

The United States, California, and the Santa Barbara area have a great variety of peoples of different ethnic, racial and cultural backgrounds. All of these together make up the American Mosaic. The American Ethnic Studies Department examines the heritage, contributions and problems of these communities. Emphasis is placed on the Black, Mexican-American and Native American cultures. It is the department's belief that through an examination of the heritage of others, one can appreciate ones own heritage.

The Department of American Ethnic Studies provides a major in Black Studies. The Black Studies major is geared to increase our awareness and understanding of the Black experience. The Black Studies major examines the history, culture, contributions and problems of this community. It is the department's belief that, through an examination of the heritage and contributions of the Afro-American experience, one can appreciate ones own heritage.

The Ethnic Studies program is designed to assist all students in developing an understanding and appreciation of diverse peoples and cultures at a local and global level. Using comparative methodologies and honoring community-based knowledge, our programs emphasize a critical understanding of race and race relations. Students may elect among the following majors: African American Studies, Asian/Asian-American Studies, Ethnic Studies, Mexican/ Latin-American Studies or Native American Studies.

The Department of American Ethnic Studies provides a major in Native American Studies. The Native American program is designed to provide an introduction to the Native American experience in North America by means of comprehensive exposure to coursework dealing with the major aspects of Indian life, including history, values, politics, literature, and art.

The Mexican-American people, the second largest minority group in the United States, trace their origins to the Hispanic-Indian heritage of Mexico and to more than three hundred years of participation in the historical development of the American Southwest and the United States. The Chicano Studies Program at Santa Barbara City College investigates the life of these people throughout the nation. The history, culture, contributions and contemporary problems facing Chicanos are explored in literature, language, history, and sociology classes.

How are we influenced by culture? Culture is everywhere. Our cultural understanding benefits us in many ways. Through classroom learning, field trips, and study tours, this programme of study enriches learners’ understanding of concepts and theories in cultural studies, as well as cultural identities, preservation, and management.

This program is designed to prepare students to engage in missions work in a cross-cultural or global setting. All of the courses within this program may also count toward one of the bachelor’s degree programs at Manna U. In addition to the 61 credit hours of academic studies, students are required to fulfill the Leadership in Action requirement.

Nyack’s AA degree in Intercultural Studies is designed to equip students for the engaging opportunities and challenges of our current and future world. It provides the foundation to explore additional education and work in a cross-cultural context. It is designed specifically for the student who wants to get some preparation, but who is not sure which which 4-year degree to pursue. Why Study Intercultural Studies at Nyack? proximity to New York City and its diverse international communities experienced professors a strong departmental community our legacy: Nyack has been preparing intercultural workers for over 120 years. At a Glance Credits: 60 Standard Completion Time: 2 years What Will I Study? cultural sensitivity and awareness core courses that can be transferred into nearly any degree program valuable basic ministry skills a biblical foundation for mission and intercultural engagement Career Opportunities Those who receive an AA in Intercultural Studies can expect to have a basic foundation of education that will lead to viable internships and experiences that will guide the student towards the completion of a 4-year degree.

The Dakota Studies Program is designed to prepare students for entrance into the local workforce or transfer to a four-year institution. In this program, students acquire an interdisciplinary understanding of the Dakota people's culture, language, history, arts, and contemporary situations.

Associate in Arts, Hawaiian Studies (60 credits) is designed to provide the first two years of a baccalaureate program in Hawaiian Studies and prepare you with beneficial qualifications for Hawaiʻi’s workforce, where knowledge of Hawaiian culture, values, and alternative approaches to problem-solving are desirable.

The Associate in Arts degree in Hawaiian Studies is designed to provide students with a broad foundation in general education, focusing on Hawaiian studies. It is a 64 credit Associates in Arts degree that enables students to study the culture and language of Hawaiʻi, and it provides students with an awareness and understanding of the values, religion, and customs of ancient and modern Hawaiʻi.