Associate of Arts | 63 credits

Humanities & Languages Division
Taylorsville Redwood Campus AAB 165
General Information 801-957-4073
Program Information 801-957-4338
Program Website
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Program Faculty
Laura Bradford, Carolina Bloem, Jeanine Alesch, Perparim Gutaj, Colin Moore

Program Description
The International Studies is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students broadly for the increasingly global contexts within which Americans live and work. Courses in the program provide students with the content knowledge, analytical skills, and methodologies necessary to understand international and global issues, their historical and cultural contexts, as well as give them the conceptual and methodological tools to be professionally successful in a world characterized by ethnic diversity, cultural pluralism, and increasing interdependence. The program consists of three elective tracks: one general International Studies track, and two area studies tracks in Latin American Studies and Asian Studies.

Career Opportunities
There are many practical fields that are open to students of international studies. As an interdisciplinary program, majors are exposed to a variety of courses from different perspectives. The overall objective is to train “students of the world,” people who think critically about global issues and problems. Such individuals find opportunities in international business, international organizations, non-profit organizations with a global focus or reach, humanitarian agencies, policy and research think tanks, civil service, the tourism industry, media, and public relations.

Transfer/Articulation Information
The program is designed to provide seamless transfer to the University of Utah’s International Studies, Latin American Studies, and Asian Studies Bachelor of Art Degree programs; students who complete the AA degree in International Studies will transfer with Junior Status to one of these University of Utah programs. The program at the University of Utah leads to an individualized program of study in Culture/Identity, Global Health, Area Studies, Foreign Relations/Security, Development/Sustainability, or Trade/Commerce. Additionally, by taking one more required course, the program will facilitate transfer to Utah State University’s International Studies BA degree. The BA degrees in these areas at both the University of Utah and Utah State University require third-year (3000-level) foreign language competency and study abroad experience. It is recommended that students consider beginning the process of satisfying these requirements while at SLCC.

Students transferring to the University of Utah who take a language course and one area studies focus course may be eligible for a FLAS Scholarship through the University. See program office for more details.

Estimated Cost for Students
Tuition and student fees: http://www.slcc.edu/student/financial/tuition-fees.aspx
Books: $300
Supplies: $15
Course Fees: $15 per language course

Estimated Time to Completion
Time to completion is 4 semesters based on a full-time minimum of 15 credits per semester. Less than 15 credits per semester will increase time to completion.