The International Studies BA consists of an integrated group of courses reflecting international aspects of various disciplines. It is designed to provide the student with a broad base of understanding of the world community and of international processes and relationships while providing the opportunity to specialize in an area of interest. A minor in International Studies is also offered. The International Studies major consists of a lower division requirement eighteen (18) to twenty-seven (27) units. These include one course in international studies (1 course), plus one course in each of the following five areas: culture/society, geography, economics, politics, and the humanities/languages (5 courses). They also include proficiency in a foreign language at the intermediate level. The foreign language requirement can be met through study to the intermediate level (12 units), through Advanced Placement scores, or through documented native oral and written proficiency. Students without documented proficiency should contact the Director to determine eligibility for a waiver from language course requirements.The lower division program maps closely to the California Community College transfer degree in Global Studies.