The Associate in Arts in Global Studies for Transfer (AA-T in Global Studies) is intended for students who complete a Bachelor’s degree in a “similar” major at a CSU campus.  For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within that major) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to CSU’s Associate Degree for Transfer Major and Campus Search and seek guidance from an Oxnard College counselor. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system but not to a particular campus or major.

To earn an AA-T in Global Studies, students must:

1. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units including both of the following:
   1. Certified completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) requirements.
   2. A minimum of 21 semester units in the Global Studies major as listed in the Oxnard College catalog.
2. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework.  While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
3. Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses required in the major. Even though a “pass-no-pass” is allowed (Title 5 section 55063), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade. 
4. Complete residency requirements. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 semester units must be completed in residence within the district.

Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the Global Studies AA-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus).  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.  Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• Adapt and apply a complex understanding of multiple world views, experiences, and power structures within the context of specific global problems.
• Demonstrate an awareness of cultural diversity and cultural relativism.
• Demonstrate an ability to analyze complex global issues utilizing an interdisciplinary approach and from a variety of perspectives while paying attention to power structures, inequality, and the relationship between local and global forces.
• Demonstrate a complex awareness and understanding of global forces and processes including political, economic and cultural practices.