GLOBAL STUDIES

An understanding of these global influences and changes provides a broad perspective of current globalization processes that affect the social, cultural, economic, political, and environmental conditions everywhere in the world, and prepares students to become engaged citizens in a complex and dynamic global society. Students who earn Associate in Arts in Global Studies for Transfer degree will be prepared to transfer and are guaranteed admission to a campus within the California State University (CSU) system in Global Studies or a similar major, although not necessarily to a specific campus.

Students who complete an AA-T are given priority consideration when applying to a particular program that is similar to the student’s community college major and will be given a special GPA advantage when applying to CSU impacted campuses or majors.

Students who are planning to pursue an AA-T are strongly advised to meet with a counselor for additional information about this transfer program. The Cuesta College AA-T/AS-T degree in Global Studies requires:

(1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:

(A) California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. (2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. (3) Earn a 'C' or better grade in all courses required for the major area of emphasis.

A "P" (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major..