Social Justice Studies-Gender Studies
Associate in Arts for Transfer Women's Studies · Evergreen Valley College · 2025-2026 Catalog
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 in Arts in Social Justice Studies - Gender Studies for Transfer, students must:
(1) Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units which are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system, including both of the following:
(A) The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.(2) Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADTs) also require that students earn a “C” or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. 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.
Learning Outcomes
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.
Required Courses
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 | ||
| POLS C1000 | American Government and Politics In America | |
| Area 2: Arts and Humanities | ||
| ART 097 | Women Artists in Art History | |
| ENGL 032 | Gender in Literature | |
| Area 3: Social Science | ||
| PSYCH 025 | Psychology of Women: Global Perspective | |
| PSYCH 026 | Violence Against Women: Cross-Cultural Perspective | |
| PSYCH 027 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | |
| PSYCH 100 | Human Sexuality | |
| SOC 011 | Social Problems | |
| Area 4: Quantitative Reasoning and Research Methods | ||
| BUS 060 | Fundamentals of Business Statistics | |
| orSTAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | |
Total Units
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | 18 | |
| General Education Requirements (Cal-GETC) | 34 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 units) | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
- 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.