Global Leadership, Associate of Arts (AA)
The Global Leadership AA degree is composed of required courses in global studies and communication and a wide array of transferable social sciences and arts/humanities elective courses. Students are prepared to continue their academic studies in a variety of fields, not limited to global studies and communication, such as history, political science, economics, business, sociology and environmental studies. The program will also prepare students for employment in one of the many occupational fields affected by globalization and changing communication. More specifically, it will prepare students for positions in the public and private sectors, ranging from education, government, journalism and media, to non-governmental organizations, of which the Santa Barbara community has many. The Associate Global Leadership degree (AA Global Leadership) supports Santa Barbara City College’s core principles of promoting global responsibility as articulated in the SBCC mission statement.
Associate Degree Graduation Requirements
Complete all of the following:
- All Department Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the department requirements must be completed through SBCC).
- One of the following three General Education options:
- OPTION 1: A minimum of 18 units of SBCC General Education Requirements (Areas A-D) and Institutional Requirements (Area E) and Information Competency Requirement (Area F) OR
- OPTION 2: IGETC Pattern OR
- OPTION 3: CSU GE Breadth Pattern
- A total of 60 degree-applicable units (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher).
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all units attempted at SBCC.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all college units attempted.
- A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Department Requirements | ||
| Core Courses | ||
| COMM 121 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| or COMM 121H | Interpersonal Communication, Honors | |
| or COMM 122 | Mediated Interpersonal Communication | |
| or COMM 151 | Intercultural Communication | |
| COMM 142 | Leadership in a Global Society | 3 |
| GLST 101 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
| GLST 102 | Global Problems | 3 |
| Complete a minimum of 6 units from the following: | 6-10 | |
| Introduction To Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Comparative World Cultures | ||
| Beginning Modern Standard Arabic II | ||
| Comparative Asian-American History, 1849-1965 | ||
| Contemporary Asian-American History | ||
| Beginning American Sign Language II | ||
| Intermediate American Sign Language I | ||
| Intermediate American Sign Language II | ||
| American Deaf Culture and History | ||
| The African-American In U.S. History To World War II | ||
| The African-American In U.S. History, From Civil Rights Movement To Present | ||
or BLST 102H | The African-American in U.S. History, from Civil Rights to Present, Honors | |
| African-American Culture | ||
| Beginning Chinese II | ||
| Intermediate Chinese | ||
| Mexican-American (Chicano) History In The U.S. | ||
| The Chicano And Latino In U.S. History, From The 1960's To The Present | ||
| Mexican-American (Chicano) Culture | ||
| Introduction to Chicano/Mexican-American Literature | ||
| Borderlands Literature: U.S.-Mexico | ||
| Introduction To Mexican Literature | ||
| The Chicana And Other Latina Women | ||
| Introduction to Communication | ||
| Interpersonal Communication 1 | ||
or COMM 121H | Interpersonal Communication, Honors | |
or COMM 122 | Mediated Interpersonal Communication | |
| Fundamentals Of Public Speaking | ||
or COMM 131H | Fundamentals Of Public Speaking, Honors | |
| Small Group Communication | ||
| Intercultural Communication 1 | ||
| Communication in Organizations | ||
or COMM 162 | Mediated Communication in Organizations | |
| Mass Media and Society | ||
| Argumentation and Debate | ||
| Microeconomics | ||
or ECON 101H | Microeconomics, Honors | |
| Macroeconomics | ||
or ECON 102H | Macroeconomics, Honors | |
| Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Innovation | ||
| Entrepreneurship: Idea to Business Model | ||
| Enterprise Launch | ||
| Humans And The Biological Environment | ||
| American Environmental History | ||
| Economic Geography | ||
| The Immigrant Experience in the U.S. | ||
or ETHS 101H | The Immigrant Experience in the U.S., Honors | |
| Racism In America | ||
| U.S.-Mexico And Other Borderlands | ||
| Women of Color In The U.S. | ||
| Arab-American/Middle Eastern Women In The U.S. | ||
| Beginning French II | ||
| Intermediate French I | ||
| Intermediate French II | ||
| Introduction to Film Studies | ||
or FS 101H | Introduction to Film Studies, Honors | |
| Introduction to Television Studies | ||
| Contemporary American Film | ||
| Experimental Film | ||
| The Vietnam War in Film | ||
| Gender and Sexuality in Film | ||
| Film Genres | ||
| Film Comedy | ||
| Visionary Filmmakers | ||
| Documentary Film | ||
| Human Geography | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| Beginning German II | ||
| Intermediate German I | ||
| Intermediate German II | ||
| Beginning Modern Hebrew II | ||
| History of the U.S. to 1877 | ||
| History of the U.S. Since 1865 | ||
or HIST 102H | History Of The U.S. Since 1865, Honors | |
| History of Western Civilization | ||
| History of Western Civilization | ||
or HIST 113H | History Of Western Civilization: 1600 To Present, Honors | |
| World Civilization, Beginnings to 1550 | ||
| World Civilization, 1550 to Present | ||
| History of American Women | ||
or HIST 110H | History Of American Women (Honors) | |
| The American West as Frontier and Region | ||
| The Vietnam Wars | ||
| Modern Europe | ||
| History Of Great Britain | ||
| History Of Great Britain | ||
| History Of Russia | ||
| History of Latin America | ||
| History Of Latin America: 1800'S To Modern Period | ||
| History of Mexico | ||
| History of Religions of The Middle East | ||
| History of the Modern Middle East | ||
| Introduction to International Business | ||
| Beginning Italian II | ||
| Intermediate Italian I | ||
| Intermediate Italian II | ||
| Beginning Japanese II | ||
| Intermediate Japanese I | ||
| Intermediate Japanese II | ||
| Public Relations | ||
| Beginning Korean II | ||
| Beginning Latin II | ||
| Introduction To Management | ||
| Leadership in Organizations | ||
| Introduction to Marketing | ||
| Online and Mobile Marketing | ||
| Marketing Communications | ||
| Consumer Selling Strategies | ||
| International Marketing | ||
| Segmentation and Target Marketing | ||
| Introduction to Electronic Commerce | ||
| American Indian: Past and Present | ||
| The Native American In 20th Century Society | ||
| Native American Cultural Heritage | ||
| California Indians | ||
| California Tribes: The Chumash | ||
| Native American Visual And Musical Art | ||
| The Indian In Literature: Fact And Fiction | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
or PHIL 100H | Introduction to Philosophy, Honors | |
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
or PHIL 101H | Introduction To Ethics, Honors | |
| Comparative World Religions | ||
| History Of Philosophy: Ancient | ||
| History of Philosophy: Modern | ||
| History Of Philosophy: Contemporary | ||
| Comparative Philosophy, East And West | ||
| American Government And Politics | ||
| American Government: Policy Issues/Process | ||
| Politics, Society And The Mass Media | ||
| International Politics | ||
or POLS 121H | International Politics, Honors | |
| International Organizations: Global and Regional Governance | ||
| Comparative Politics | ||
| Political Thinking | ||
| Political Violence, Honors | ||
| Law And Society | ||
| General Psychology | ||
or PSY 100H | General Psychology, Honors | |
| Positive Psychology | ||
| Psychology Of Health And Effective Behavior | ||
| Introduction To Psychology | ||
| Psychology Of Human Sexuality | ||
| Personality Dynamics And Effective Behavior | ||
| Psychology of Film | ||
| Child Development | ||
| Human Development | ||
| Social Psychology: Psychological Perspective | ||
| Introduction To Sociology | ||
or SOC 101H | Introduction to Sociology, Honors | |
| Social Psychology | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Culture and Society Through Cartoons | ||
| Sociology Of Sex and Gender | ||
| Introduction To Social Research | ||
| Media, Culture and Society | ||
| Beginning Spanish II | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| Contemporary Cultures Of Spain | ||
| Advanced Spanish | ||
| Advanced Spanish | ||
| Theatre Appreciation | ||
| Total Units | 18.00-22.00 | |
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If not used to satisfy a core requirement.
1. Describe key developments in the ongoing process of globalization and various contemporary economic, political and cultural problems in the world arena.
2. Analyze a specific global problem of international or regional nature and discuss approaches to its solution.
3. Analyze and critically evaluate communication practices, messages and outcomes in various contexts (e.g., interpersonal, intercultural, small group, organizational, public speaking and mass media communication).
4. Recognize and articulate the benefits and challenges of diverse communicative practices in our global multicultural society.
Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.
How to schedule an Academic Counseling appointment.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Units | |
| ENG 110 | Composition and Reading | 4 |
| GE Math | 4 | |
| GE Arts | 3 | |
| GE Area E or Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Elective 3 | 2 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| COMM 121 |
Interpersonal Communication or Interpersonal Communication, Honors or Mediated Interpersonal Communication or Intercultural Communication |
3 |
| ENG 111 |
Critical Thinking and Composition Through Literature or Critical Thinking and Composition Through Literature, Honors or Critical Thinking And Writing In Philosophy or Argumentation and Debate |
3 |
| GE Physical Sciences 2 | 3 | |
| Major Elective | 3-5 | |
| Elective 3 | 1-3 | |
| Units | 13-17 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| GLST 101 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
| COMM 142 | Leadership in a Global Society | 3 |
| GE Humanities | 3-5 | |
| GE Social Science | 3 | |
| Electives 3 | 1-3 | |
| Units | 13-17 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| GLST 102 | Global Problems | 3 |
| Major Elective | 3-5 | |
| GE Biological Sciences (lab) 2 | 4 | |
| GE Arts or Humanities | 3 | |
| Electives 3 | 0-2 | |
| Units | 13-17 | |
| Total Units | 55-67 | |
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Area E is required for students following the CSU GEB pattern. Students following IGETC can take an elective instead.
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The lab component may also be taken with the physical science course instead.
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Student need to take enough electives to reach a total of 60 degree-applicable units to earn the degree. Those electives can be completed in any semester/s.