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2020-2021
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General Studies with Emphasis in Women and Gender Studies - Associate in Arts

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The General Studies with Emphasis in Women and Gender Studies Associate in Arts Degree is an interdisciplinary field of study that examines the experiences, concerns, and needs of women from a psychological, historical, social, cultural, political, and economic perspective. The courses in the degree critically examine sex, gender, class, and feminist theory as they relate to women’s complex roles in the family, work place, society, and the world.  Each course emphasizes community engagement and social activism. Students completing this program will satisfy lower division requirements necessary to pursue a Baccalaureate Degree in Women’s Studies, Social Science, Psychology, or other related fields. Students will be required to complete 18 units of Core Courses and 3-4 units of Electives with a grade of “C” or better in each course. Additionally, students are required to complete a total of 40 hours of Community Service-Learning or Community Service.

Program Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving skills.
  • Define, compare and contrast gender, ethnic and age-based stereotypes in society, literature and the media.
  • Demonstrate cultural competence, civic and social responsibility.
  • Demonstrate critical understanding of the contemporary structure of opportunities for women in STEM.

Area of Emphasis Requirements

Course List
Course Title Units
AJ 123Women and Criminal Justice3
EDIT 026Women in STEM3
ENGL 032Gender in Literature3
HIST 014Women in American History3
PSYCH 025Psychology of Women: Global Perspective3
WOMS 010Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies3

Approved Electives

Course List
Course Title Units
Select 3-4 units from the following:3-4
LIB 015
Electronic Research and the Internet
PSYCH 026
Violence Against Women: Cross-Cultural Perspective
PSYCH 096
Marriage, Family, and Intimate Relationships
PSYCH 100
Human Sexuality
SERV 001
Introduction to Community Service- Learning
SOC 011
Social Problems

Service-Learning/Community Service

Course List
Course Title Units
Select one of the following options:
Option 1: 40 hours of Service-Learning in core and elective courses.
Option 2: 40 hours of Community Service. Service must directly address the real needs of young girls and or women in the community. Site must be approved and documented by EVC Center for Service-Learning and Public Service Coordinator.

Total Requirements

Course List
Course Title Units
Area of Emphasis Requirements18
Approved Electives3-4
General Education Requirements39
Physical Activity1
Total Units61-62
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