Interdisciplinary Studies
Overview
ARC's Interdisciplinary Studies program offers an English Communication and Literature Degree, History of the Creative Arts Degree, The Individual and Society Degree, CSU General Education Certificate, Intersegmental General Education Transfer (IGETC) Certificate, and Honors Transfer Certificate.
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Associate Degrees for Transfer
A.A.-T. in Art History
The Associate in Arts in Art History for Transfer provides a clearly articulated curricular track for students who wish to transfer to a CSU campus, while also serving the diverse needs of students interested in the breadth and depth of the field of Art History. Additionally, this degree exposes students to the core principles and practices of the field in order to build a foundation for their future personal, academic, or vocational paths.
The Associate in Arts degree in Art History for Transfer provides students with a major that fulfills the general requirements of the California State University for transfer. Students with this degree will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University system. The Associate in Arts degree in Art History for Transfer (A.A.-T.) may be obtained by the completion of 60 transferable, semester units with a minimum 2.0 GPA, including (a) the major or area of emphasis described in the Required Program outlined below (earning a C or better in these courses) and (b) either the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education‐Breadth Requirements.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2025
Degree Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ART 300 | Drawing and Composition I | 3 |
| ARTH 302 | Art: Stone Age Through the Middle Ages | 3 |
| ARTH 308 | Renaissance Tradition in Art | 3 |
| ARTH 310 | Modern Art | 3 |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: | 3 | |
| ARTH 333 | Introduction to Islamic Art (3) | |
| ARTH 334 | International Contemporary Art (3) | |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: | 3 | |
| ART 304 | Figure Drawing I (3) | |
| ART 320 | Design: Fundamentals (3) | |
| ART 323 | Design: Color Theory (3) | |
| ART 327 | Painting I (3) | |
| ART 328 | Painting II (3) | |
| ART 336 | Watercolor Painting (3) | |
| ART 361 | Printmaking: Survey (3) | |
| ART 370 | Three Dimensional Design (3) | |
| ART 372 | Sculpture (3) | |
| ART 375 | Figure Sculpture (3) | |
| ART 390 | Ceramics (3) | |
| ARTNM 303 | Graphic Design: Typography (3) | |
| ARTNM 324 | Digital Design (3) | |
| ARTPH 300 | Basic Film and Darkroom Photography (3) | |
| ARTPH 305 | Digital Photography (3) | |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: | 31 | |
| ART 304 | Figure Drawing I (3) | |
| ART 320 | Design: Fundamentals (3) | |
| ART 323 | Design: Color Theory (3) | |
| ART 327 | Painting I (3) | |
| ART 328 | Painting II (3) | |
| ART 336 | Watercolor Painting (3) | |
| ART 361 | Printmaking: Survey (3) | |
| ART 370 | Three Dimensional Design (3) | |
| ART 372 | Sculpture (3) | |
| ART 375 | Figure Sculpture (3) | |
| ART 390 | Ceramics (3) | |
| ART 420 | Film Making (2) | |
| ARTH 333 | Introduction to Islamic Art (3) | |
| ARTH 334 | International Contemporary Art (3) | |
| ARTNM 303 | Graphic Design: Typography (3) | |
| ARTNM 305 | History of Graphic Design (3) | |
| ARTNM 324 | Digital Design (3) | |
| ARTPH 300 | Basic Film and Darkroom Photography (3) | |
| ARTPH 305 | Digital Photography (3) | |
| ARTPH 345 | Survey of Photography (3) | |
| Total Units: | 21 | |
1Excluding any courses used to fulfill the degree requirements listed above.
The Associate in Arts in Art History for Transfer (AA-T) degree may be obtained by completion of 60 transferable, semester units with a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, including (a) a minimum grade of "C" (or "P") for each course in the major or area of emphasis described in the Required Program, and (b) either the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- assess and evaluate the contributions of artists throughout history.
- identify and evaluate works of art or architecture according to their appropriate style and time frame.
- analyze and critique art and architecture within the context of their functions and meanings.
- research and assess theoretical information concerning the meanings and purposes of art and architecture.
- explain the history of cultures and civilizations and how art and architecture is a reflection of that history.
Career Information
Art historians with undergraduate degrees are placed as registrars, preparators, and curatorial staff in art museums and galleries; they can also be employed as art critics in mass media publications, such as newspapers and magazines. An advanced degree allows an art historian a wider range of possible career applications, including museums directorships, curators, instructors, preservationists, researchers, and auction house personnel.
Associate Degrees
A.A. in English Communication and Literature
This degree emphasizes verbal and written communication skills, and the study of literature. It offers a general background in communication skills which may be used in the work place. In addition to earning the degree, students who work closely with their counselor may also fulfill significant lower-division requirements of four-year colleges/universities in English Composition, Literature and Communication.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2025
Degree Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: | 3 | |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking (3) | |
| COMM 331 | Group Discussion (3) | |
| COMM 361 | The Communication Experience (3) | |
| ENGWR 301 | College Composition and Literature (3) | |
| or ENGWR 481 | Honors College Composition and Literature (3) | |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing (3) | |
| or ENGL C1001H | Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors (3) | |
| ENGWR 303 | Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking Through Literature (4) | |
| A minimum of 12 units from the following: | 12 | |
| COMM 302 | Persuasive Speech (3) | |
| COMM 311 | Argumentation and Debate (3) | |
| COMM 321 | Interpersonal Communication (3) | |
| ENGLT 300 | Introduction to Fiction (3) | |
| ENGLT 304 | Introduction to Poetry (3) | |
| ENGLT 308 | The Graphic Novel and Manga (3) | |
| ENGLT 310 | English Literature I (3) | |
| ENGLT 311 | English Literature II (3) | |
| ENGLT 320 | American Literature I (3) | |
| ENGLT 321 | American Literature II (3) | |
| ENGLT 327 | Literature of California (3) | |
| ENGLT 335 | Latino, Mexican-American, and Chicano Literature (3) | |
| ENGLT 338 | Native American Literature (3) | |
| ENGLT 340 | World Literature I (3) | |
| ENGLT 341 | World Literature II (3) | |
| ENGLT 345 | Mythologies of the World (3) | |
| ENGLT 360 | Women in Literature (3) | |
| ENGLT 365 | Introduction to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Literature (3) | |
| ENGLT 370 | Children and Literature (3) | |
| ENGLT 378 | Young Adult Literature (3) | |
| ENGLT 380 | Introduction to Shakespeare (3) | |
| ENGLT 382 | Introduction to Dramatic Literature (3) | |
| ENGLT 392 | Science Fiction and Fantasy (3) | |
| ENGLT 403 | Film Adaptations (3) | |
| A minimum of 3 units from the following: | 3 | |
| A minimum of 3 additional units chosen from either of the groups of courses listed above. | ||
| Total Units: | 18 | |
The English Communication and Literature Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See ARC graduation requirements.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- apply the elements of style in writing.
- evaluate premises, both explicitly stated and implied.
- maximize communication effectiveness by planning and adapting to specific audiences.
- write analytically about literature.
- examine fiction as a reflection of the authors' cultures and values.
A.A. in History of the Creative Arts
This degree provides an area of emphasis in the arts and humanities. It is intended for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college/university to earn a baccalaureate degree.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2025
Degree Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A minimum of 18 units from the following: | 18 | |
| ARTH 300 | Art Appreciation (3) | |
| ARTH 302 | Art: Stone Age Through the Middle Ages (3) | |
| ARTH 308 | Renaissance Tradition in Art (3) | |
| ARTH 310 | Modern Art (3) | |
| ARTH 322 | Art History of the Non-Western World (3) | |
| ARTH 333 | Introduction to Islamic Art (3) | |
| ARTH 334 | International Contemporary Art (3) | |
| ARTNM 305 | History of Graphic Design (3) | |
| FASHN 330 | History of Western World Fashion (3) | |
| HUM 300 | Classical Humanities (3) | |
| HUM 301 | Introduction to the Humanities (3) | |
| HUM 310 | Modern Humanities (3) | |
| HUM 320 | Asian Humanities (3) | |
| HUM 326 | Middle Eastern Humanities (3) | |
| HUM 330 | Humanities of the Americas (3) | |
| MUFHL 300 | Introduction to Music (3) | |
| MUFHL 308 | Introduction to Music: Rock & Roll (3) | |
| MUFHL 310 | Survey of Music History and Literature (Greek Antiquity to 1750) (3) | |
| MUFHL 311 | Survey of Music History and Literature (1750 to the present) (3) | |
| MUFHL 315 | Jazz History (3) | |
| MUFHL 330 | World Music (3) | |
| RLST 301 | Introduction to World Religions (3) | |
| RLST 302 | Introduction to Atheism (3) | |
| RLST 310 | Introduction to the Hebrew Bible (3) | |
| RLST 311 | Introduction to the New Testament (3) | |
| RLST 313 | Introduction to Islam (3) | |
| TA 300 | Introduction to the Theatre (3) | |
| TA 302 | History and Theory of the Theatre I (3) | |
| TA 303 | History and Theory of the Theatre II (3) | |
| TA 306 | Diversity in American Drama (1960 to Present) (3) | |
| TAFILM 300 | Introduction to Film (3) | |
| TAFILM 302 | History of Film (3) | |
| TAFILM 303 | History of Film: 1880's through 1950's (3) | |
| TAFILM 304 | History of Film: 1950's to Present (3) | |
| TAFILM 307 | Diversity in American Film (3) | |
| TAFILM 320 | Cinema Genres (3) | |
| Total Units: | 18 | |
The History of the Creative Arts Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See ARC graduation requirements.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- recognize the role of the arts in society.
- analyze the influences of social, political, and ethnic issues on the arts.
- compare and contrast styles of artistic expressions.
- assess the historical, artistic, social, and philosophical environments in an artistic genre.
A.A. in Language Studies
This degree provides an area of emphasis in communication skills in both English and foreign languages. It is intended for students wishing to develop communication skills for the workplace. Students who work closely with their counselors can use this area of emphasis to prepare for majoring at a four-year college in world languages as well as any other majors which require proficiency in one or more world languages.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2025
Degree Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A minimum of 6 units from the following: | 6 | |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing (3) | |
| or ENGL C1000H | Academic Reading and Writing - Honors (3) | |
| ENGWR 301 | College Composition and Literature (3) | |
| or ENGWR 481 | Honors College Composition and Literature (3) | |
| ENGL C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing (3) | |
| or ENGL C1001H | Critical Thinking and Writing - Honors (3) | |
| ENGWR 303 | Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking Through Literature (4) | |
| COMM C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking (3) | |
| COMM 331 | Group Discussion (3) | |
| COMM 361 | The Communication Experience (3) | |
| COMM 362 | Mediated Communication Experience (3) | |
| A minimum of 12 units from the following: | 121 | |
| DEAF 310 | American Sign Language I (4) | |
| DEAF 312 | American Sign Language II (4) | |
| DEAF 314 | American Sign Language III (4) | |
| DEAF 316 | American Sign Language IV (4) | |
| DEAF 318 | American Sign Language V (4) | |
| GERM 401 | Elementary German I (4) | |
| GERM 402 | Elementary German II (4) | |
| GERM 411 | Intermediate German (4) | |
| GERM 412 | Intermediate German (4) | |
| ITAL 401 | Elementary Italian (4) | |
| ITAL 402 | Elementary Italian (4) | |
| ITAL 411 | Intermediate Italian (4) | |
| ITAL 412 | Intermediate Italian (4) | |
| RUSS 401 | Elementary Russian (4) | |
| RUSS 402 | Elementary Russian (4) | |
| RUSS 411 | Intermediate Russian (4) | |
| RUSS 413 | Russian for Heritage Speakers I (4) | |
| RUSS 415 | Russian for Heritage Speakers II (4) | |
| SPAN 401 | Elementary Spanish I (4) | |
| SPAN 402 | Elementary Spanish II (4) | |
| SPAN 411 | Intermediate Spanish (4) | |
| SPAN 412 | Intermediate Spanish (4) | |
| SPAN 413 | Spanish for Native Speakers I (4) | |
| SPAN 415 | Spanish for Native Speakers II (4) | |
| Total Units: | 18 | |
1These 12 units must be completed in a single language.
The Language Studies Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, plus the local ARC General Education Requirement, plus sufficient electives to meet a 60-unit total. See ARC graduation requirements.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- write expository and argumentative papers.
- synthesize ideas and develop conclusions.
- examine the connection between culture and communication.
- engage in conversation and written correspondence in a language other than English.
A.A. in Social Science
The Social Science degree provides an interdisciplinary approach to academic studies. The purpose of the program is for students to gain an understanding of the interconnectedness of various social and behavioral sciences. Students will study about themselves and others as members of a larger society. Topics and discussions to stimulate critical thinking about ways people have acted in response to their societies will allow students to evaluate how societies and social subgroups operate. With support from a counselor, this program can help students planning to transfer to the California State University or the University of California satisfy general education requirements and focus on transferable course work that relates to a specific major and/or individual interest.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2025
Degree Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A minimum of 18 units from the following: | 18 | |
| Select courses from at least 3 different disciplines. | ||
| ADMJ 300 | Introduction to Administration of Justice (3) | |
| ADMJ 302 | Community Relations: Multicultural Issues (3) | |
| ADMJ 304 | Juvenile Delinquency (3) | |
| ADMJ 320 | Concepts of Criminal Law (3) | |
| ANTH 310 | Cultural Anthropology (3) | |
| or ANTH 481 | Honors Cultural Anthropology (3) | |
| ANTH 320 | Introduction to Archaeology and World Prehistory (3) | |
| ANTH 321 | Ancient Technology (3) | |
| ANTH 330 | Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion (3) | |
| ANTH 333 | American Indians of California (3) | |
| ANTH 334 | Native Peoples of North America (3) | |
| ANTH 335 | Research Methods in Anthropology (3) | |
| ANTH 336 | Anthropology of Sex, Sexuality and Gender (3) | |
| ANTH 337 | The Anthropology of Food (3) | |
| ANTH 341 | Introduction to Linguistics (3) | |
| ANTH 370 | Primatology (3) | |
| BUS 300 | Introduction to Business (3) | |
| BUS 320 | Concepts in Personal Finance (3) | |
| or ECON 320 | Concepts in Personal Finance (3) | |
| BUS 330 | Managing Diversity in the Workplace (3) | |
| COMM 321 | Interpersonal Communication (3) | |
| COMM 325 | Intercultural Communication (3) | |
| DEAF 351 | Introduction to American Deaf Culture (3) | |
| DEAF 352 | Introduction to American Deaf Education (3) | |
| DEAF 355 | Audism and Inequality of the Deaf (3) | |
| ECE 312 | Child Development (3) | |
| or PSYC 372 | Child Development (3) | |
| ECE 314 | The Child, the Family and the Community (3) | |
| ECE 325 | Positive Guidance Strategies with Young Children (3) | |
| ECE 330 | Infant and Toddler Development (3) | |
| ECE 430 | Culture and Diversity in Early Childhood Education (3) | |
| ECON 302 | Principles of Macroeconomics (3) | |
| ECON 304 | Principles of Microeconomics (3) | |
| ECON 305 | Introduction to Economies of Africa (3) | |
| ENGLT 365 | Introduction to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Literature (3) | |
| ETHNS 300 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies (3) | |
| ETHNS 320 | Introduction to African American Studies (3) | |
| ETHNS 330 | Introduction to Asian American Studies (3) | |
| ETHNS 350 | Introduction to Native American Studies (3) | |
| ETHNS 360 | Introduction to Chicana/o/x Studies (3) | |
| GEOG 310 | Human Geography: Exploring Earth's Cultural Landscapes (3) | |
| GEOG 320 | World Regional Geography (3) | |
| GEOG 322 | Geography of California (3) | |
| GERON 302 | Psychology of Aging: Adult Development and Aging (3) | |
| or PSYC 374 | Psychology of Aging: Adult Development and Aging (3) | |
| GERON 303 | Introduction to Social Gerontology: Aging in Contemporary Society (3) | |
| GERON 305 | Introduction to Geropsychology and the Aging Brain (3) | |
| or PSYC 375 | Introduction to Geropsychology and the Aging Brain (3) | |
| GERON 306 | Health, Wellness, and the Aging Process (3) | |
| GLST 301 | Introduction to Global Studies (3) | |
| GLST 302 | Global Issues (3) | |
| HCD 390 | Identity and Psychosocial Well-Being (3) | |
| HIST 300 | History of Europe and the Mediterranean to 1500 (3) | |
| or HIST 480 | History of Western Civilization - Honors (3) | |
| HIST 302 | History of Europe Since 1500 (3) | |
| or HIST 481 | History of Western Civilization - Honors (3) | |
| HIST 305 | Women in Western Civilization (3) | |
| HIST 307 | History of World Civilizations to 1500 (3) | |
| HIST 308 | History of World Civilizations, 1500 to Present (3) | |
| HIST 310 | History of the United States (To 1877) (3) | |
| or HIST 483 | History of the United States - Honors (3) | |
| HIST 311 | History of the United States (1865 - Present) (3) | |
| or HIST 484 | History of the United States - Honors (3) | |
| HIST 318 | American Intellectual and Cultural History (3) | |
| HIST 320 | History of the United States: African-American Emphasis (3) | |
| HIST 321 | History of the United States: African-American Emphasis (3) | |
| HIST 323 | History of the United States: The American Indian Experience (3) | |
| HIST 325 | History of Asian/Pacific Americans (3) | |
| HIST 327 | History of the Chicano/Mexican American (3) | |
| HIST 330 | Women in American History (3) | |
| HIST 332 | Women in American History (To 1877) (3) | |
| HIST 333 | Women in American History (1865-Present) (3) | |
| HIST 340 | History of California through 1879 (3) | |
| HIST 341 | History of California: 1879 to Present (3) | |
| HIST 353 | History of the Islamic World (3) | |
| HIST 364 | Asian Civilization (3) | |
| HIST 365 | Asian Civilization (3) | |
| HIST 367 | History of Russia (3) | |
| HIST 373 | History of Mexico (3) | |
| HIST 374 | History of Latin America to 1830 (3) | |
| HIST 375 | The History of Modern Latin America and Caribbean (3) | |
| HSER 300 | Introduction to Human Services (3) | |
| HSER 330 | Issues of Diverse Populations (3) | |
| or PSYC 365 | Issues of Diverse Populations (3) | |
| INDIS 351 | Italian Life and Culture in Study Abroad (3) | |
| INDIS 353 | Spanish Life and Culture in Study Abroad (3) | |
| INDIS 355 | United Kingdom Life and Culture in Study Abroad (3) | |
| IS 305 | Introduction to Middle East Studies (3) | |
| IS 310 | Peace and Conflict (3) | |
| IS 312 | Current Global Development Issues (3) | |
| JOUR 310 | Mass Media and Society (3) | |
| JOUR 320 | Race and Gender in the Media (3) | |
| NATR 307 | Principles of Sustainability (4) | |
| NUTRI 310 | Cultural Foods of the World (3) | |
| or NUTRI 481 | Honors - Cultural Foods of the World (3) | |
| PHIL 360 | Social/Political Philosophy (3) | |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics (3) | |
| or POLS C1000H | American Government and Politics - Honors (3) | |
| POLS 302 | Comparative Politics (3) | |
| POLS 304 | Introduction to Government: California (3) | |
| POLS 310 | Introduction to International Relations (3) | |
| or POLS 480 | Introduction to International Relations - Honors (3) | |
| POLS 320 | Introduction to Political Theory (3) | |
| POLS 330 | Constitutional Rights (3) | |
| POLS 342 | Women and Politics from a Global Perspective (3) | |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology (3) | |
| or PSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors (3) | |
| PSYC 305 | Psychology Applied to Modern Life (3) | |
| PSYC 320 | Social Psychology (3) | |
| PSYC 335 | Research Methods in Psychology (3) | |
| PSYC 340 | Abnormal Behavior (3) | |
| or PSYC 481 | Honors Abnormal Behavior (3) | |
| PSYC 354 | The Psychology of Family Life and Intimate Relationships in a Diverse Society (3) | |
| PSYC 356 | Human Sexuality (3) | |
| PSYC 361 | Psychology of Women in a Multicultural Society (3) | |
| PSYC 370 | Human Development: A Life Span (3) | |
| PSYC 373 | Child Psychology (3) | |
| PSYC 390 | Psychology of Death and Dying (3) | |
| PSYC 415 | Studying in London: Psychological Elements of British Life and Culture (3) | |
| SJS 300 | Introduction to Social Justice Studies (3) | |
| SJS 310 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies (3) | |
| SOC 300 | Introductory Sociology (3) | |
| or SOC 480 | Introductory Sociology - Honors (3) | |
| SOC 301 | Social Problems (3) | |
| SOC 302 | Introduction to Social Research Methods (3) | |
| SOC 309 | Self and Society (3) | |
| SOC 318 | Introduction to Crime, Deviance, and Social Control (3) | |
| SOC 321 | Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States (3) | |
| SOC 325 | Chicano Culture (3) | |
| SOC 335 | Sociology of Aging (3) | |
| SOC 342 | Gender Relations in American Society (3) | |
| SOC 350 | Sociology of Popular Culture (3) | |
| Total Units: | 18 | |
The Social Science Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See ARC graduation requirements.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- apply critical thinking skills in evaluating sociological, historical, and psychological phenomena.
- demonstrate an understanding of the theories and methods employed in the social and behavioral sciences.
- evaluate how societies and social groups operate.
- develop a personal interpretation about issues and matters under study.
- identify and explain various forces that interact to shape events and social occurrences.
- define and describe issues and events within an interdisciplinary perspective.
A.A. in Society and the Individual
This degree provides an area of emphasis in the effects of culture, religion, ethnicity, and gender on individuals living in a global society. It is designed for students wishing to work more effectively with others in the workplace. Students who work closely with their counselor can use this area of emphasis to prepare for a major within the Social and Behavioral fields such as Anthropology, Child Development, Ethnic Studies, Psychology, Social Work, Sociology, and Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies at a four-year college.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2025
Degree Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A minimum of 18 units from the following: | 18 | |
| ADMJ 302 | Community Relations: Multicultural Issues (3) | |
| ADMJ 304 | Juvenile Delinquency (3) | |
| ANTH 300 | Biological Anthropology (3) | |
| or ANTH 480 | Honors Biological Anthropology (3) | |
| ANTH 310 | Cultural Anthropology (3) | |
| or ANTH 481 | Honors Cultural Anthropology (3) | |
| ANTH 320 | Introduction to Archaeology and World Prehistory (3) | |
| ANTH 321 | Ancient Technology (3) | |
| ANTH 330 | Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion (3) | |
| ANTH 333 | American Indians of California (3) | |
| ANTH 334 | Native Peoples of North America (3) | |
| ANTH 335 | Research Methods in Anthropology (3) | |
| ANTH 336 | Anthropology of Sex, Sexuality and Gender (3) | |
| ANTH 337 | The Anthropology of Food (3) | |
| ANTH 341 | Introduction to Linguistics (3) | |
| BUS 330 | Managing Diversity in the Workplace (3) | |
| COMM 321 | Interpersonal Communication (3) | |
| COMM 325 | Intercultural Communication (3) | |
| DEAF 351 | Introduction to American Deaf Culture (3) | |
| DEAF 352 | Introduction to American Deaf Education (3) | |
| DEAF 355 | Audism and Inequality of the Deaf (3) | |
| ECE 312 | Child Development (3) | |
| or PSYC 372 | Child Development (3) | |
| ECE 314 | The Child, the Family and the Community (3) | |
| ECE 325 | Positive Guidance Strategies with Young Children (3) | |
| ECE 330 | Infant and Toddler Development (3) | |
| ECE 402 | Infants with Atypical Development (3) | |
| ECE 404 | Children with Special Needs (3) | |
| ECE 415 | Children's Health, Safety and Nutrition (3) | |
| or NUTRI 320 | Children's Health, Safety and Nutrition (3) | |
| ECE 430 | Culture and Diversity in Early Childhood Education (3) | |
| ETHNS 300 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies (3) | |
| ETHNS 320 | Introduction to African American Studies (3) | |
| ETHNS 330 | Introduction to Asian American Studies (3) | |
| ETHNS 350 | Introduction to Native American Studies (3) | |
| ETHNS 360 | Introduction to Chicana/o/x Studies (3) | |
| GEOG 310 | Human Geography: Exploring Earth's Cultural Landscapes (3) | |
| GEOG 322 | Geography of California (3) | |
| GERON 302 | Psychology of Aging: Adult Development and Aging (3) | |
| or PSYC 374 | Psychology of Aging: Adult Development and Aging (3) | |
| GERON 303 | Introduction to Social Gerontology: Aging in Contemporary Society (3) | |
| GERON 305 | Introduction to Geropsychology and the Aging Brain (3) | |
| or PSYC 375 | Introduction to Geropsychology and the Aging Brain (3) | |
| GERON 306 | Health, Wellness, and the Aging Process (3) | |
| GLST 301 | Introduction to Global Studies (3) | |
| GLST 302 | Global Issues (3) | |
| HCD 390 | Identity and Psychosocial Well-Being (3) | |
| HEED 300 | Health Science (3) | |
| HEED 308 | Environmental Health Science (3) | |
| HIST 310 | History of the United States (To 1877) (3) | |
| or HIST 483 | History of the United States - Honors (3) | |
| HIST 311 | History of the United States (1865 - Present) (3) | |
| or HIST 484 | History of the United States - Honors (3) | |
| HIST 318 | American Intellectual and Cultural History (3) | |
| HIST 320 | History of the United States: African-American Emphasis (3) | |
| HIST 321 | History of the United States: African-American Emphasis (3) | |
| HIST 323 | History of the United States: The American Indian Experience (3) | |
| HIST 325 | History of Asian/Pacific Americans (3) | |
| HIST 327 | History of the Chicano/Mexican American (3) | |
| HIST 330 | Women in American History (3) | |
| HIST 332 | Women in American History (To 1877) (3) | |
| HIST 333 | Women in American History (1865-Present) (3) | |
| HIST 340 | History of California through 1879 (3) | |
| HIST 341 | History of California: 1879 to Present (3) | |
| HSER 330 | Issues of Diverse Populations (3) | |
| or PSYC 365 | Issues of Diverse Populations (3) | |
| HSER 340 | Introduction to Chemical Dependency (3) | |
| or PSYC 400 | Introduction to Chemical Dependency (3) | |
| HSER 341 | Physiology and Pharmacology: Alcohol & Other Drugs (3) | |
| or PSYC 401 | Physiology and Pharmacology: Alcohol & Other Drugs (3) | |
| HSER 342 | Alcoholism: Intervention, Treatment & Recovery (3) | |
| or PSYC 402 | Alcoholism: Intervention, Treatment & Recovery (3) | |
| JOUR 310 | Mass Media and Society (3) | |
| JOUR 320 | Race and Gender in the Media (3) | |
| NUTRI 310 | Cultural Foods of the World (3) | |
| or NUTRI 481 | Honors - Cultural Foods of the World (3) | |
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics (3) | |
| or POLS C1000H | American Government and Politics - Honors (3) | |
| POLS 302 | Comparative Politics (3) | |
| POLS 304 | Introduction to Government: California (3) | |
| POLS 330 | Constitutional Rights (3) | |
| POLS 342 | Women and Politics from a Global Perspective (3) | |
| PSYC C1000 | Introduction to Psychology (3) | |
| or PSYC C1000H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors (3) | |
| PSYC 305 | Psychology Applied to Modern Life (3) | |
| PSYC 310 | Biological Psychology (3) | |
| PSYC 320 | Social Psychology (3) | |
| PSYC 330 | Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (3) | |
| PSYC 335 | Research Methods in Psychology (3) | |
| PSYC 340 | Abnormal Behavior (3) | |
| or PSYC 481 | Honors Abnormal Behavior (3) | |
| PSYC 354 | The Psychology of Family Life and Intimate Relationships in a Diverse Society (3) | |
| PSYC 356 | Human Sexuality (3) | |
| PSYC 359 | Stress Management and Health (3) | |
| PSYC 361 | Psychology of Women in a Multicultural Society (3) | |
| PSYC 370 | Human Development: A Life Span (3) | |
| PSYC 373 | Child Psychology (3) | |
| PSYC 390 | Psychology of Death and Dying (3) | |
| RLST 301 | Introduction to World Religions (3) | |
| SJS 300 | Introduction to Social Justice Studies (3) | |
| SJS 310 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies (3) | |
| SOC 300 | Introductory Sociology (3) | |
| or SOC 480 | Introductory Sociology - Honors (3) | |
| SOC 301 | Social Problems (3) | |
| SOC 302 | Introduction to Social Research Methods (3) | |
| SOC 309 | Self and Society (3) | |
| SOC 318 | Introduction to Crime, Deviance, and Social Control (3) | |
| SOC 321 | Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States (3) | |
| SOC 325 | Chicano Culture (3) | |
| SOC 335 | Sociology of Aging (3) | |
| SOC 342 | Gender Relations in American Society (3) | |
| SOC 350 | Sociology of Popular Culture (3) | |
| Total Units: | 18 | |
The Society and the Individual Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree may be obtained by completion of the required program, and either (a) the Local General Education Pattern or (b) the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC), plus sufficient electives for a total of at least 60 units. See ARC graduation requirements.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- examine human diversity in relation to psychological and sociological theory.
- identify the consequences of ethnocentrism and gender bias on social interactions.
- analyze the influence of culture, environment, family, religion, and society on an individual's development.
- analyze patterns of social problems which are based on cultural, ethnic, and gender differences in the United States.
Certificate of Achievement
Cal-GETC Certificate
This certificate is designed for students planning to transfer to a California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC) campus. It ensures that the student has met the lower division General Education/Breadth requirements for all CSU and UC campuses.
Catalog Date: August 1, 2025
Certificate Requirements
| Course Code | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A minimum of 34 units from the following: | 34 | |
| Students must complete a minimum of 34 units used to satisfy the Cal-GETC certification requirements. See the Cal-GETC pattern in the American River College (ARC) catalog or consult with an ARC counselor. | ||
| Total Units: | 34 | |
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, the student will be able to:
- demonstrate effective expository and persuasive writing skills.
- develop a reasoned solution to a problem.
- explain the values of a culture as expressed through its art or language.
- evaluate the methods of inquiry and evidence used in the behavioral and social sciences.
- evaluate new and accepted ideas about the natural universe using testable methodology.
Interdisciplinary Studies (INDIS) Courses
INDIS 299 Experimental Offering in Interdisciplinary Studies
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This is the experimental courses description.
INDIS 351 Italian Life and Culture in Study Abroad
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:The student must complete the pre-enrollment process in the Los Rios Community College District Study Abroad program.
- Transferable:CSU (effective Fall 2025)
- General Education:Local GE L4 (effective Fall 2025)
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This course is designed to allow students to acquire a level of global competence with an emphasis on Italian life and culture while enrolled in the Los Rios Study Abroad program. Global competence is a continuing process of acquiring specific economic, historical, and geo-political knowledge, which supports the intercultural communication skills and authentic lived experiences that allow a person to function in another culture and result in attitudes of cultural appreciation and interdependence. While participating in a specific Study Abroad program, students will have opportunities to study and generally survey the host country's historical, cultural, and geopolitical influences, as well as the societal structures, to develop an understanding and appreciation of the host culture as different from U. S. American culture. Students may find information about the pre-enrollment meetings at the Study Abroad website, located at https://losrios.edu/academics/programs-and-majors/los-rios-study-abroad.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- identify aspects of social, physical, and/or emotional well-being for the community while considering present and future conditions in society.
- incorporate specific cultural, geopolitical, economic, and social knowledge into academic and personal contexts for an understanding of global competence.
- analyze personal beliefs, values, and attitudes about the host culture that the student had prior to an intercultural experience and aspects of ethnocentric behavior that can occur within intercultural communication and relations.
- demonstrate an understanding of concepts of physical and emotional wellness to make choices being mindful of their immediate and long-term effects in order to develop and apply these skills and competencies to gain a holistic understanding of themselves as integral to their environment.
- identify, analyze, articulate and describe the effects of intercultural experiences upon physical and emotional wellness while immersed in a country different than one’s home country.
- evaluate visual, historical, and experiential cultural products of cultures different from the student’s own.
- identify and explain aspects of culture shock and techniques to cope and reduce its effects on physical and emotional wellness.
- describe the value of international travel as a part of lifelong learning and personal wellness.
- participate in the larger community beyond campus in a positive manner demonstrating an understanding of personal responsibility in the larger context.
- undertake thoughtful consideration of divergent points of view and utilize multiple perspectives in considering information.
- develop a foundation for cultural pluralism and knowledge of and comfort with others unlike oneself.
INDIS 353 Spanish Life and Culture in Study Abroad
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:This course is only available to students participating in Study Abroad programs in Spain and is therefore not available to all students during open enrollment. The student must complete the pre-enrollment process in the Los Rios Community College District Study Abroad program.
- Transferable:CSU (effective Fall 2025)
- General Education:Local GE L4 (effective Fall 2025)
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This course is designed to allow students to acquire a level of global competence with an emphasis on Spanish life and culture while enrolled in the Los Rios Study Abroad program. Global competence is a continuing process of acquiring specific economic, historical, and geo-political knowledge, which supports the intercultural communication skills and authentic lived experiences that allow a person to function in another culture and result in attitudes of cultural appreciation and interdependence. While participating in a specific Study Abroad program the student will have opportunities to study and generally survey the host country's historical, cultural, and geopolitical influences, as well as the societal structures, to develop an understanding and appreciation of the host culture as different from U.S. American culture. Students may find information about the pre-enrollment meetings at the Study Abroad website, located at https://losrios.edu/academics/programs-and-majors/los-rios-study-abroad.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- identify aspects of social, physical, and/or emotional well-being for Spanish society while considering present and future conditions in society.
- incorporate specific cultural, geopolitical, economic, and social knowledge into academic and personal contexts for an understanding of global competence.
- analyze personal beliefs, values, and attitudes about the host culture that the student had prior to an intercultural experience and aspects of ethnocentric behavior that can occur within intercultural communication and relations.
- demonstrate an understanding of concepts of physical and emotional wellness to make choices being mindful of their immediate and long-term effects in order to develop and apply these skills and competencies to gain a holistic understanding of themselves as integral to their environment.
- identify, analyze, articulate, and describe the effects of intercultural experiences upon physical and emotional wellness while immersed in a country different than one's home country.
- evaluate the visual, historical, and experiential cultural products of cultures different from the student’s own.
- identify and explain aspects of culture shock and techniques to cope with and reduce its effects on physical and emotional wellness.
- describe the value of international travel as a part of lifelong learning and personal wellness.
- adapt to the larger community beyond campus in a positive manner demonstrating an understanding of personal responsibility in the larger context.
- analyze divergent points of view and utilize multiple perspectives in considering information.
- develop a foundation for cultural pluralism and knowledge of and comfort with others unlike oneself.
INDIS 355 United Kingdom Life and Culture in Study Abroad
- Units:3
- Hours:54 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Enrollment Limitation:The student must complete the pre-enrollment process into the Los Rios Community College District Study Abroad program as required by the American Institute for Foreign Studies (AIFS).
- Transferable:CSU (effective Fall 2025)
- General Education:Local GE L4 (effective Fall 2025)
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This course is designed to allow students to acquire a level of global competence with an emphasis on United Kingdom life and culture while enrolled in the Los Rios Study Abroad program. Global competence is a continuing process of acquiring specific economic, historical, and geo-political knowledge, which supports the intercultural communication skills and authentic lived experiences that allow a person to function in another culture and result in attitudes of cultural appreciation and interdependence. While participating in a specific Study Abroad program the student will have opportunities to study and generally survey the host country's historical, cultural, and geopolitical influences, as well as the societal structures, to develop an understanding and appreciation of the host culture as different from U. S. American culture. Students may find information about the pre-enrollment meetings at the Study Abroad website, located at https://losrios.edu/academics/programs-and-majors/los-rios-study-abroad.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- identify aspects of social, physical, and/or emotional well-being for the local community students are studying in, while considering present and future conditions in societies across the globe.
- incorporate specific cultural, geopolitical, economic, and social knowledge into academic and personal contexts for an understanding of global competence.
- analyze personal beliefs, values, and attitudes about the host culture that the student had prior to an intercultural experience and aspects of ethnocentric behavior that can occur within intercultural communication and relations.
- demonstrate an understanding of concepts of physical and emotional wellness to make choices being mindful of their immediate and long-term effects in order to develop and apply these skills and competencies to gain a holistic understanding of themselves as integral to their environment.
- identify, analyze, articulate, and describe the effects of intercultural experiences upon physical and emotional wellness while immersed in a country different than one's home country.
- evaluate the visual, historical, and experiential cultural products of cultures different from the student’s own.
- identify and explain aspects of culture shock and techniques to cope with and reduce its effects on physical and emotional wellness.
- describe the value of international travel as a part of lifelong learning and personal wellness.
- adapt to the larger community beyond campus in a positive manner demonstrating an understanding of personal responsibility in the larger context.
- analyze divergent points of view and utilize multiple perspectives in considering information.
- develop a foundation for cultural pluralism and knowledge of and comfort with others unlike oneself.
INDIS 499 Experimental Offering in Interdisciplinary Studies
- Units:0.5 - 4
- Hours:18 hours LEC
- Prerequisite:None.
- Advisory:CISC 300
- Transferable:CSU
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
This course is designed to familiarize students with the skills required to succeed in an online course. It explores how to use various Internet tools to effectively learn in an online environment. Topics include online course equipment needs; using a word processor to support class assignments, sending email attachments and other advanced features of email programs; using online discussion forums and synchronous chat sessions effectively in order to work collaboratively online; researching on the Internet and how to critically evaluate Internet resources; and time management and study skills related to being an online student. The course is taught in a hybrid format combining in-class sessions with online activities. There are only four class meetings and the rest of the course occurs fully online.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- understand the basic features of online courses and the online learning environment;
- understand online course hardware and software requirements;
- utilize the features of an online course management system;
- demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively using appropriate "netiquette";
- demonstrate the ability to use advanced email features;
- demonstrate proficiency in the use of discussion forums, chat and other collaboration tools;
- apply effective Internet research techniques and critically evaluate web resources;
- apply appropriate time mangement and study skills to their work in an online learning environment.
INDIS 1000 Learning Communities
- Units:0.5 - 12
- Prerequisite:None.
- Catalog Date:August 1, 2025
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