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Program Description

The A.A. degree is an interdisciplinary program that provide both focused study of one or more ethnic groups and coursework that examines the social constructs and dynamics that govern our interactions with others. Students pursuing the A.A. degree in Intercultural Studies gain the knowledge and skills necessary for increasing their cultural sensitivity, cultural competence and social equity. This program enables them to work with confidence and increased effectiveness in a wide variety of international and multicultural settings.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, students will be able to

Critically analyze social and political phenomena based on social constructs of race, class, ethnicity, gender, sexuality and identity to express cultural competence in local and global contexts

Articulate the values, experiences and contributions of historically marginalized populations

Demonstrate ability to interact in the workplace, community and other social contexts with sensitivity to individual and group-dynamic issues arising from political, economic and cultural experiences and positions

Associate Degrees (A.A. or A.S.) Requirements

Completion of all General Education (GE) requirements (32-43 quarter units) for the A.A./A.S. degree. GE units must be completed with a minimum 2.0 GPA (C average)

Completion of all major courses with a C grade or higher. Major courses can also be used to satisfy GE requirements (except for Liberal Arts degrees). Note: A maximum of 22 quarter units from other academic institutions may be applied toward the major

Completion of at least 90 degree-applicable quarter units (GE and major units included). All De Anza courses must be completed with a minimum 2.0 GPA (C average). All De Anza courses combined with courses transferred from other academic institutions must be completed with a minimum 2.0 GPA (C average).

At least 24 quarter units must be earned at De Anza College.

Major Required: 44 Units Total Required: 90 Units