Social Justice Studies for Transfer
AA-T Degree History · Chaffey College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Social Justice Studies for Transfer - AA-T
Description
The Associate in Arts in Social Justice Studies for Transfer degree is a study in the field of social justice. Whereas sociology is the study of society, the social construction of reality and social interaction with an emphasis on how social structure creates inequality based on group membership, such as ethnicity, class and gender, social justice is an interdisciplinary field of study that permits students to focus on the intersection of gender, ethnicity/race, class, and sexual orientation, as pertaining to issues of politics, economics, environment, and education. Students may study social justice issues in local, national, and international arenas, examining social movements and social change so that they may become more informed citizens and community leaders.
This Associate Degree for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Africana/African American Studies; Arabic Language, Literature and Culture; Asian/Asian American Studies; Chicano/Chicana Studies; Chicano and Latino Studies; Diversity Studies; Ethnic Studies; Gender, Ethnicity & Multicultural Studies; Gender and Women's Studies; Gender Studies; Interdisciplinary Studies - Critical Race, Gender & Sexuality Studies; Labor/Labor and Employment Studies; Latina/Latino/Latin American Studies; Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Studies; Liberal Studies, Border Studies or Interdisciplinary Studies in Culture & Society Option; Mexican-American Studies; Modern Jewish Studies; Multicultural and Gender Studies; Multicultural Studies; Native American Studies; Near and Middle Eastern Studies; Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding; Social Science with Emphasis in Islamic and Arabic Studies; Sociology, Concentration in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies or Critical Race Studies or Inequalities and Diversity Option; Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; Women’s Studies, or a similar major at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
To obtain this Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete:
- A minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- A minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. Students should keep in mind that while a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Consult with a counselor for more information.
- A minimum of 18 semester units of major requirements completed with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) with a grade of “C” or better or a “P” (Pass) if the course is taken on a “pass/no pass” basis.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Recognize the connections between social structure and the individual in society.
- Identify and explain the significance of social class, gender, age, and racial and ethnic inequality in the distribution of life chances, such as education, health, employment and career opportunities.
- Understand and demonstrate the impact of social action on the social structures of society.
- Recognize the categories of discrimination and their effects, including but not limited to racism, sexism, heterosexism, and classism.
- Identify societal granting of unearned privilege.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major requirements for the Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree (AA-T): | ||
| Required Core: | 9 | |
| Choose one: | 3 | |
| HIST 19 | History of Ethnic Relations in the United States | 3 |
| SOC 15 | Ethnic and Race Relations: U.S. and Global Perspectives | 3 |
| SOC 33 | Introduction to Social Justice Studies | 3 |
| Choose one: | 3 | |
| SOC 30 | Introduction to LGBTQIA+ Studies | 3 |
| SOC 32 | Introduction to Women Studies | 3 |
| Choose one: | 3 | |
| ENGL 74 | Asian-American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 76 | African-American Literature | 3 |
| HIST 12 | Asian American History | 3 |
| HIST 50 | African-American History I | 3 |
| HIST 51 | African-American History II | 3 |
| HIST 70 | Chicanos: The Common History of Mexico and the US | 3 |
| HIST 71 | Chicanos: The Chicano Minority in the United States | 3 |
| SOC 25 | Study of Mexican American and Latin American People in the United States | 3 |
| List A - Any three courses from at least two of the following areas: | 9-10 | |
| Area 1 - History or Government: | 18 | |
| HIST 12 | Asian American History | 3 |
| HIST 50 | African-American History I | 3 |
| HIST 51 | African-American History II | 3 |
| HIST 70 | Chicanos: The Common History of Mexico and the US | 3 |
| HIST 71 | Chicanos: The Chicano Minority in the United States | 3 |
| PS 25 | Latino Politics | 3 |
| Area 2 - Arts and Humanities: | 15 | |
| ENGL 73 | LGBTQIA+ Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 74 | Asian-American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 76 | African-American Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 77 | Latino Literature | 3 |
| ENGL 79 | Native American Literatures | 3 |
| Area 3 - Social Science (only one may be selected): | 3 | |
| HIST 19 | History of Ethnic Relations in the United States | 3 |
| orSOC 15 | Ethnic and Race Relations: U.S. and Global Perspectives | 3 |
| orSOC 30 | Introduction to LGBTQIA+ Studies | 3 |
| orSOC 32 | Introduction to Women Studies | 3 |
| orSOC 33 | Introduction to Social Justice Studies | 3 |
| Area 4 - Quantitative Reasoning and Research Methods (only one may be selected): | 4 | |
| SOC 80 | Introduction to Research Methods in Sociology | 4 |
| orSCSCI 10 | Statistics for Social Science | 4 |
| orSTAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| Area 5 - Major Preparation (any course not taken from Required Core): | 3 | |
| Total | 18-19 | |
Other Information
Public Service, Culture, and Society
Local Program (Major) Code: A402
Program Control Number: 35827
TOP Code: 2201.00
CIP Code: 05.0299