Global Studies AA-T Degree
Palm Desert, USA
Associate Degree
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Jul 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Students pursuing a degree in Global Studies will acquire a broad, knowledge of the interdisciplinary field of global studies. Students will understand the impact of globalization on politics, culture, and economics. They will also assess key global issues, including but not limited to, the environment, human needs, human rights, population growth and migration, economic development, and global governance. Students will develop skills and knowledge that will allow them to work in an increasingly globalized world. They will be able to understand how various disciplines approach the topic of globalization and its consequences. They will also be able to hone skills, such as critical thinking and problem solving, that encourage them to become more effective global citizens.
Career paths chosen by students pursuing undergraduate studies in Global Studies commonly include government service, activism, consulting, lobbying, and journalism. Careers in the discipline that generally require graduate-level degrees include college teaching, law, policy analysis, diplomacy, etc.
| Course Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | Units | |
| GS 010 | Global Studies | 3 |
| GS 011 | Global Issues | 3 |
| List A | ||
| Select five courses from at least four of the following areas (15 units): | 15 | |
| Culture and Society: | ||
| HIST 003 | History of World Civilization I | 3 |
| HIST 004 | History of World Civilization II | 3 |
| Geography: | ||
| GEOG 001 | Physical Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 002 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| GEOG 007 | Regional Geography | 3 |
| Economics: | ||
| ECON 001 | Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 |
| ECON 002 | Principles of Microeconomics | 3 |
| Politics: | ||
| PS 002 | Introduction to Comparative Governments | 3 |
| PS 004 | Introduction to International Relations | 3 |
| Humanities: | ||
| ENG 012A | World Literature I | 3 |
| ENG 012B | World Literature II | 3 |
| Required Subtotal | 21 | |
| Select one of the following: 1 | 37-39 | |
| CSU General Education | ||
| IGETC Pattern | ||
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) 2 | ||
| DEGREE TOTAL | 60 |
| 1 | Units for the major may be double counted for CSU GE or IGETC, confer with Counselor. |
|---|---|
| 2 | Elective units to reach 60 unit total must be CSU transferable, confer with Counselor. |
The Associate in Arts in Global Studies for Transfer, also called the Global Studies AA-T Degree, prepares students to transfer to CSU campuses that offer bachelor’s degrees in Global Studies or related major. Students earning the Global Studies AA-T Degree will be granted priority for admission as a Global Studies or related major to a local CSU, as determined by the CSU campus to which the student applies.
