The Social Justice-Asian American Studies Program is an academic program composed of courses that critically explore, through interdisciplinary means, the past and present experiences of Asian American minority groups in the United States. Courses in Asian American Studies familiarize students with the historical, socioeconomic, and cultural conditions experienced by peoples from Asia in the United States. The program seeks to provide a foundation for self-understanding among Asian and Pacific Islander Americans, and an understanding of US society in light of the Asian American experience. Asian American Studies students have followed many career paths that include: Education, Law, Social Work, Immigrant Rights, Administration of Justice, Civil Rights, Politics, Government, Community and Housing Development, Community Organizing and more.The Social Justice-Asian American Studies Program is an academic program composed of courses that critically explore, through interdisciplinary means, the past and present experiences of Asian American minority groups in the United States. Courses in Asian American Studies familiarize students with the historical, socioeconomic, and cultural conditions experienced by peoples from Asia in the United States. The program seeks to provide a foundation for self-understanding among Asian and Pacific Islander Americans, and an understanding of US society in light of the Asian American experience. Asian American Studies students have followed many career paths that include: Education, Law, Social Work, Immigrant Rights, Administration of Justice, Civil Rights, Politics, Government, Community and Housing Development, Community Organizing and more.

To be awarded the Associate Degree for Transfer, students must have the following:

• Completion of 60 CSU transferable semester units.
• A minimum of at least 2.0 GPA in CSU transferable courses (note that a higher GPA may be required in some institutions).
• Completion of at least 18 semester units in the major with a grade of “C” or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable grade for courses in the major if the course is taken on a Pass/No Pass basis.
• Certified completion of the CSU General Education-Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) requirements, or completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for CSU requirements.

Please Note: No more than 60 semester units are required for this degree and no additional requirements will be imposed by Evergreen Valley College.

Program Learning Outcomes

• Assess the modern history of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders of the United States using relevant sociological theory and terminology.
• Compare and assess the socio-historical evolution of Asian Americans in the United States and test the validity of various integration theories.
• Critically analyze the socio-historical origins, processes, and consequences of dominance and subordination in regards to Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Major Requirements

Total Requirements

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Some GE courses may be double-counted within the major and will reduce the number of units. General electives may be needed to reach 60 units. Please consult with a counselor to determine which courses are applicable.