Social Justice Studies-Gender Studies - Associate in Arts for Transfer
The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T), Social Justice Studies-Gender Studies is a dynamic interdisciplinary field of study that examines our diverse human experiences and identities from a social, psychological, historical, political and economic perspective. From an intersectional, feminist, transnational, LGBTQ and social justice framework, we investigate how assumptions about Gender Studies shape our culture, institutions, daily lives and social interactions. Through student initiated research and community service projects students develop skills to recognize, confront and to find creative solutions to social injustice in our communities.
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
- Apply the basic principles from the field of women, gender, sexuality and feminist studies.
- Identify the intersections of identities (e.g., gender, race, ethnicity, class, sexuality, abilities etc.) and assess the ways in which they contribute to instances of privilege and power dynamics across cultures and time.
- Analyze how assumptions about women, gender and sexuality impact social and power structures in research, business, literature, criminal justice and STEAM fields
- Engage in social action work with local, national, and/or transnational organizations and communities.
Major Requirement
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core | ||
| ETH 010 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| HIST 014 | Women in American History | 3 |
| WOMS 010 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | 3 |
| List A: Select three courses (9units) from at least two of the following areas: | 9 | |
| Courses must be related to to social justice, gender/women, or ethnicity/race. Only one course from Area 4 may be used. | ||
| Area 1: History or Government | ||
| Politics and Government In America | ||
| Area 2: Arts and Humanities | ||
| Gender in Literature | ||
| Area 3: Social Science | ||
| Psychology of Women: Global Perspective | ||
| Violence Against Women: Cross-Cultural Perspective | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Area 4: Quantitative Reasoning and Research Methods | ||
| Fundamentals of Business Statistics | ||
or | ||
| Elementary Statistics | ||
or | ||
| Introduction to Research Methods | ||
Total Units
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 18 | |
| CSU GE Breadth or IGETC for CSU 1 | 37-39 | |
| Electives (to reach 60 units) | ||
| 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.