General Studies with Emphasis in Women and Gender Studies - Associate in Arts
The General Studies with Emphasis in Women and Gender Studies Associate in Arts Degree is an interdisciplinary course of study that stresses an intersectional, transnational, feminist, queer theory, and social justice approach to the study of women and gender. Utilizing perspectives from disciplines such as Women’s Studies, Psychology, Literature, History, and Sociology students explore how gendered experiences are created and shaped by social and economic institutions, political movements, and power structures. Through student driven Community Service-Learning or Public Service projects students learn to identify and implement strategies to achieve gender equity. Graduates from this versatile degree will be able to transfer and pursue a Baccalaureate Degree in Women’s Studies, Women Gender and Sexuality studies. The degree prepares students to find employment in Healthcare, Non-profits, Social Work, Journalism, Public Policy, Education, Communications, Family Services, Research and other professional fields.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Communicate both orally and in writing in a culturally responsible manner.
- Analyze gender roles using intersectional analysis, of race, ethnicity, sex identity, gender, sexuality, social class, and ability, in various cultural and historical contexts.
- Analyze and critique gender images in literature, visual and performing arts, digital media, and popular culture.
- Identify and implement strategies to address societal and power inequities to promote social justice and human rights for all genders.
Major Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PSYCH 025 | Psychology of Women: Global Perspective | 3 |
| WOMS 010 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | 3 |
Major Electives
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select 5 courses from the following: | 15 | |
| Women and Criminal Justice | ||
| Women in STEM | ||
| Gender in Literature | ||
| Women in American History | ||
| Violence Against Women: Cross-Cultural Perspective | ||
| Marriage, Family, and Intimate Relationships | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Service-Learning: Personal and Career Development | ||
| Social Problems | ||
Community Service-Learning/Public Service Requirement
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Select one of the following options: | ||
| 40 hours of Community Service-Learning in Major or Elective Courses | ||
or | ||
| 40 hours of Public Service approved by EVC Service-Learning and Public Service Program | ||
Total Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 6 | |
| Major Electives | 15 | |
| General Education Requirements | 39 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
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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.