Contemporary Issues Associate in Arts

at College of San Mateo

This degree option provides students with both an introduction to the wide range of issues facing contemporary society and the tools to analyze these issues critically. Depending on the student's focus, this degree offers transfer possibilities into such majors as Communications, Environmental Studies, Ethnic Studies, Sociology, and Social Services. Note: most courses listed in this major can also be used to meet requirements for the California State University General Education or IGETC.