Social Justice Studies

Social Justice Studies explores the important terrain between ideals of justice and everyday local, national, and global realities of injustice. Emphasizing interdisciplinary academic understanding as well as applied experience in community, the major inspires critical thinkers to draw upon rich legacies of scholars and activists who animate and sustain democratic movements for change. Students who wish to be informed citizens committed to strategic, accountable, and reflective engagement in business, government, non-profit, science, humanities, and artistic careers will find Social Justice Studies coursework helpful and inspiring. The Associate in Arts in Social Justice Studies for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Social Justice Studies.

(1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, 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) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

ADTs also require that students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is not an acceptable grade for courses in the major.

Learning Outcome(s):

1. Recognize and analyse the gap between local, national, and global realities, and the ideals of democracy and justice
2. Apply history and theory to understand past and present movements for social change
3. Experiment with a variety of social justice methods in students' own communities, evaluating the impacts not only upon the community but upon themselves
4. Envision and assess national and global social justice approaches to contemporary challenges