Associate of Arts in Ethnic Studies - Direct Transfer Agreement (LASDTAA)

Program Overview

The Ethnic Studies Associate of Arts program prepares students for transfer to four-year universities with a major in Ethnic Studies. It develops skills in data analysis, research, communication, and collaboration while promoting understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Completion opens doors to careers in various sectors, including international relations, non-profits, education, and healthcare. The program includes courses in race and culture, psychology of racism, and intercultural communication.

Program Outline

Ethnic Studies - Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (LASDTAA)

Degree Overview:

This two-year program prepares students to transfer to a four-year college or university with a major in Ethnic Studies. It develops skills in data analysis, research design, oral and written communication, group communication, and collaboration while promoting understanding of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Completion opens doors to careers in various sectors, including international relations/law, non-profits, museums/zoos, education, government, health care, tourism, and business. Many courses contribute to the Equity and Social Justice Emphasis.

Outline:

Estimated Length of Completion:

• Degree: Associate of Arts - Direct Transfer Agreement (LASDTAA)
• Full-time: 6 quarters
• Units: 90-93 (you may need more or fewer units depending on transferred credits, individual situation, and goals)

Sample Schedule and Quarterly To-Do List:

• Courses:
• ENGL&101: English Composition I (5 units)
• Choose one from the list (5 units):
• AME 150: Race & Culture: an American History
• ENGL 260: Asian American Literature
• PSYC 260: Psychology of Racism
• HUM 105: Intercultural Communication
• SOC 150: Race and Ethnic Relations In The United States
• World Languages 1 or Visual, Literary and Perf Arts (5 units)
• HDC101: Orientation to College (3 units)

Quarter 2:

• To-Do List: Research four-year colleges, attend transfer workshops and fair, apply for scholarships.
• Courses:
• ENGL&102: Composition II (5 units)
• Choose one from the list (5 units):
• AME 102: Indigenous People and The U.S.
• AME 150: Race & Culture: an American History
• AME 151: Ethnic Studies: Identities, Solidarity, & Power
• AME 201: Diversity and Social Justice
• HUM 105: Intercultural Communication
• SOC 150: Race and Ethnic Relations In The United States
• Courses:
• Choose one from the list (5 units):
• MATH&107: Math In Society
• MATH 116: Applications of Math: Management, Life and Social Sciences
• MATH&146: Introduction to Statistics
• Choose one from the list (5 units):
• AME 102: Indigenous People and The U.S.
• AME 131: Asian American History
• AME 200: Leadership and Social Change
• AME 201: Diversity and Social Justice
• HUM 105: Intercultural Communication
• HIST 145: Women, Race and Class
• POLS 170: Minority Politics In America
• PSYC 250: Psychology of African Americans
• CMST 205: Multicultural Communication
• Courses:
• Natural World Lab Science (5 units)
• Choose one from the list (5 units):
• ENGL 260: Asian American Literature
• PSYC 260: Psychology of Racism
• HUM 105: Intercultural Communication
• SOC 150: Race and Ethnic Relations In The United