Pacific Asia, including the nation states on the Asian shores of the Pacific Rim, the Koreas, Japan, China, Taiwan, the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Myanmar, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, and Indonesia, is a region of great economic, political and strategic importance, possessing immense natural and human resources.

The major is designed to provide students with a coherent introduction to the language, history, and culture of Asian societies on the western rim of the Pacific Basin. While focusing on Pacific Asia, the program also supports the study of cultures from the Indian subcontinent and other regions of Asia. Each concentration provides an interdisciplinary understanding of the major social and historical forces at work in the region, supported by appropriate language training.

Graduates of the program either continue their studies at graduate institutions or utilize their knowledge and training through employment in government, business or education relating to this increasingly important region of the world.

Our Asian Studies Program geographically encompasses East Asia (China/Taiwan, Japan, the Koreas, and Mongolia), Southeast Asia (Brunei, Cambodia, East Timor, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam), and South Asia (Afghanistan, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka). We offer in depth examinations of particular countries while also analyzing transnational issues that connect Asia, other regions, and the rest of the world including the United States. Students may also find interest in minors in Korean Studies and South and Southeast Asian Studies or in Chinese or Japanese language.

The General Anthropology concentration introduces students to the fundamentals of archaeological, biological, sociocultural and linguistic anthropology. It constitutes a good liberal arts foundation that will help students pursue advanced studies and/or careers in diverse fields.

Minimum Grade Requirement
Except for General Electives, all requirements must be completed with a grade of "C-" or better.

The Culture, Language & Society concentration develops knowledge, skills and perspectives to understand and engage with our diverse, interconnected world. It is designed to meet the needs of students who wish to pursue graduate work or post-baccalaureate careers in government, the non-profit sector, education, healthcare or other contexts that require attention to cultural and linguistic dynamics.

Minimum Grade Requirement
Except for General Electives, all requirements must be completed with a grade of "C-" or better.

The Archaeological and Biological Anthropology concentration provides students with the knowledge, skills and perspectives of scientific anthropology. It prepares students for careers in the anthropological sciences, such as cultural resources management, skeletal identification, zoological or museum technicians, or for graduate training.

Minimum Grade Requirement
Except for General Electives, all requirements must be completed with a grade of "C-" or better.

Interdisciplinary Studies: Emphasis in Social Sciences Associate in Arts Degree: prepares students to understand the perspective, concepts, theories and methodologies of the variety of disciplines that comprise study in the social sciences. Students will study human experience in the context of the larger society. Students will study how individuals, social subgroups, and societies operate in relation to each other. This emphasis includes lower division coursework that prepares students for majors in the social sciences. Transfer pathways may have additional requirements outside of this degree. Please see a counselor to explore your options. This degree requires a total of 18-19 units, in addition to other graduation requirements.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Students will identify, analyze, and communicate an understanding of social behavior, institutions, and culture as it relates to the human experience in the context of the larger society to recognize what it means to be an ethical citizen.

🗸 Students will demonstrate critical understanding, appreciation, and expression of the interconnectedness of self and diverse societal groups to make inclusive and equity- minded decisions.

🗸 Students will apply theories and methodologies in social behavior to demonstrate an understanding of how to evaluate human behavior and human interaction in the social and physical environment.

Interdisciplinary Studies: Emphasis in Social Behavior and Self-Development Associate in Arts Degree prepares students with the knowledge and understanding of social behavior and self-development. This area of emphasis is designed to prepare students to use their understanding of themselves and others to communicate and collaborate more effectively. It combines knowledge of theory with attention to personal growth and purpose, as well as health and wellness. Students learn to become citizens who care for themselves and others, ready to work with people in their communities. Participation in group activities and collaborative projects is a central focus of this emphasis, allowing students to experience group interactions in a variety of contexts. This emphasis includes lower division coursework that prepares students for social/health/human services majors and careers in people/community oriented professions including social, health and recreational services. Veteran's Military Credit (DD214) Fullerton College will accept a veteran's DD-214 for credit towards Fullerton's Interdisciplinary Studies: Social Behavioral and Self-Development Associate in Arts degree as follows: 3 units for Area C) Health and Wellness. This degree requires a total of 18 units, in addition to other graduation requirements.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Students will apply theories and methodologies in social behavior and self-development to contribute to their communities in an ethical and collaborative manner.

🗸 Students will formulate strategies for personal development and well-being that demonstrate an understanding of growth, purpose, and health and wellness to plan and create goals for one’s future.

Interdisciplinary Studies with an Emphasis in Science and Mathematics: prepares students with the development of mathematical and quantitative reasoning skills beyond the level of intermediate algebra. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the methodologies of science as investigative tools. Students will also examine the influence that the acquisition of scientific knowledge has on human experience. This emphasis includes lower-division coursework that prepares students for majors in science, math, and health related fields. Transfer pathways may have additional requirements outside of this degree. Please see a counselor to explore your options. This degree requires 18-22 units, in addition to other graduation

Program Level Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Demonstrate an understanding of the methodologies of science as investigative tools to evaluate information, and form conclusions to solve problems.

🗸 Develop mathematical and quantitative reasoning skills to evaluate issues related to the physical and biological sciences from an evidence-based perspective to understand its impact on society, environment, and daily life.

Interdisciplinary Studies with an Emphasis in Arts and Human Expression: prepares students with the study of cultural, literary, humanistic activities, and artistic expression of human beings. Students will evaluate and interpret the ways in which people through the ages in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world around them in artistic and cultural creation. Students will also learn to value aesthetic understanding and incorporate these concepts when constructing value judgments. This emphasis includes lower division coursework that prepares students for majors in fine arts, foreign languages, literature, and philosophy. Transfer pathways may have additional requirements outside of this degree. Please see a counselor to explore your options. This degree requires 18-22 units, in addition to other graduation requirements.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Students will demonstrate effective oral and written communication and critical thinking skills to articulate ideas to others, by incorporating knowledge of aesthetic worth to formulate value judgments.

🗸 Students will apply analytical skills to evaluate and explain how artistic and cultural creations, reflect certain historical and contemporary cultural perspectives.

The Social Justice Studies Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer prepares students to transfer to CSU and other college/university campuses that offer bachelor's degrees in Social Justice Studies; Modern Jewish Studies; Sociology - Concentration in Critical Race Studies; Sociology – Concentration Race, Class, and Gender; Sociology with Inequalities and Diversity Option; Social Science with Emphasis in Islamic and Arabic Studies. Ed Code Section 66746-66749 states students earning the Social Justice Studies: General Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer will be granted priority for admission as a Social Justice Studies major to a local CSU, as determined by the CSU campus to which the student applies. This degree requires students complete 60 CSU transferable units including completion of CSU GE or IGETC and 18-20 units in the major with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better. Title 5 requires that students earn a grade of C or better in all major coursework. There are no additional graduation requirements. Social Justice Studies: General Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer allows students to gain knowledge and experience to work with culturally-diverse populations, and understand how social justice issues affect various communities. An associate's degree is intended to lead to transfer to colleges and universities offering bachelor's degrees in Social Justice Studies. Students earning this degree may transfer and pursue bachelor's degrees and careers in social service, social policy analysis, mediation and intervention, and social justice advocacy. Social Justice Studies: General Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer requires a total of 18-20 units.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

🗸 Analyze the effectiveness of social justice movements in their attempts to challenge racism, sexism, classism, homophobia and other institutional forms of oppression.

🗸 Identify diverse presentations and experiences of gender in society, with special attention to the intersection between gender, race, class and sexuality.

🗸 Identify diverse presentations and experiences of race and ethnicity in society, with special attention to the intersection between race, gender, class and sexuality.