Social Justice: Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies

The Associate in Arts in Gender Studies (Social Justice Studies-Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies) for Transfer degree is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer into the CSU system to pursue a baccalaureate degree in Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies. Students completing this degree will have an introductory foundation for the field of Social Justice as it relates to these discipline areas. The AA-T is designed to provide students with an opportunity to examine the historical and contemporary experiences of women and LGBTQI+. Students will be exposed to an interdisciplinary approach that combines culture, sociology, politics, history, literature and the arts. More specifically, the curriculum seeks to teach social awareness, challenge systems of oppression, and provide a critical history of often marginalized groups. Courses highlight a rigorous study of race and racism, class, gender, sexuality, religion, and trace the impacts of colonialism and white supremacy.

The following Associate Degree for Transfer completion requirements must be met:

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:
2. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC)
3. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
4. Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

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 Outcome(s):

1. Students will identify cross-cultural differences in gender and variations of gender roles within the U.S. with regard to race, ethnicity, religion, and social class.
2. Students will describe and apply the major theoretical approaches to understanding gender and the social experiences of women in history and culture.