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.
Complete General Education and other requirements listed for the Associate degree and
Major requirements: 18 semester units
At least 3 units of courses that examine more than one culture within the course to be selected from the following options:
| ANTH 110 | Cultural Anthropology | 3.0 units |
| ANTH 180 | Magic, Science, & Religion | 3.0 units |
| ETHN 351 | The Primal Mind and Cultural Diversity | 3.0 units |
| ETHN 585 | Ethnicity in Cinema | 3.0 units |
| GEOG 110 | Cultural Geography | 3.0 units |
| LIT 220 | Introduction to World Literature | 3.0 units |
| MUS 250 | World Music | 3.0 units |
| PHIL 300 | Introduction to World Religions | 3.0 units |
| PLSC 110 | Contemporary Foreign Governments | 3.0 units |
| COMM 150 | Intercultural Communication | 3.0 units |
At least 6 units of courses in the arts and literature to be selected from he following options:
| ETHN 288 | African-American Cinema | 3.0 units |
| ETHN 350 | Native American Way of Life | 3.0 units |
| ETHN 440 | Cultural Experience of Asian-American Writers | 3.0 units |
| LIT 232 | Survey of English Literature | 3.0 units |
| LIT 430 | Mythology and Folklore | 3.0 units |
At least 9 units in the areas of social, political, and economic institutions to be selected from the following options:
| ANTH 370 | Olmec, Maya, and Aztec People and Cultures of Mexico and Central America | 3.0 units |
| ETHN 101 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies I | 3.0 units |
| ETHN 102 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies II | 3.0 units |
| ETHN 300 | Introduction to La Raza Studies | 3.0 units |
| ETHN 440 | Cultural Experience of Asian-American Writers | 3.0 units |
| HIST 100 | History of Western Civilization I | 3.0 units |
| HIST 101 | History of Western Civilization II | 3.0 units |
| HIST 102 | History of American Civilization | 3.0 units |
| HIST 260 | Women in American History | 3.0 units |
