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CALIFORNIA STUDIES

College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

California Studies is an interdisciplinary program designed to provide an understanding of California's institutions, culture, and environment in a manner that will be occupationally and academically useful to students in a variety of majors. With the state's central role as a gateway to the Pacific basin, substantial knowledge of California will be necessary for those preparing to engage in commerce and international trade. In addition, for students who are planning careers in the public sector, the California Studies minor will furnish background applicable to their future employment.

Requirements - Minor

Total units required for Minor: 21

Courses in parentheses are prerequisites.

(3)	ECON 114	The California Economy (ECON 1A and ECON 1B; or ECON 104)
(3)	GEOG 131	California
(3)	GOVT 180	California State and Local Government
(3)	HIST 183B	California History,1860-1970

(9) Select three of the following (must be taken from different departments):

	ANTH 123	Ancient Technology
	ANTH 128	Indians of California
	ECON 132	State and Local Government Finance (ECON 1A and ECON 1B; or ECON 104)
	ENVS 110	Contemporary Environmental Issues
	GEOG 161	California's Water Resources
	GEOL 121	Geology of California (GEOL 5 or GEOL 10)
	GOVT 165	Politics of the Underrepresented (GOVT 1 or equivalent; and GWAR certification before Fall 09; or WPJ score of 80+; or 3-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W; or 4-unit placement in ENGL 109M/W and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X; or WPJ score 70/71 and co-enrollment in ENGL 109X)
	HIST 183A	California History,1542-1860
	HIST 185	California Indian History

Note: It is highly recommended that students consider an internship in a California setting offered by one of the participating departments.

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