# Liberal Arts and Sciences: Social and Behavioral Sciences-Women's Studies (Associate of Arts Degree)

San Diego Mesa College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: History

Source: https://sdccd.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/17540/18643/18644/17541/17669

### Summary

The Social and Behavioral Sciences - Women’s Studies degree is an interdisciplinary exploration of the past, present, and future through the perspectives and experiences of women in the United States and around the world. The courses in the degree explore how women’s lives have been and continue to be impacted by cultural, political, and economic hegemonies, and examine the actions taken by women as they have sought to make an impact in their society. The Women’s Studies curriculum examines the divergent experiences of women through the lens of race, ethnicity, class, nationality, religion, and sexual orientation through a historical and modern perspective.

Liberal Arts and Sciences associate degrees require a minimum of 60 transferable units to a California State University, University of California, or a private/independent college or university.

**Award Note:**
The Associate Degree requires a minimum of 60 degree applicable semester units.

**Learning Outcome(s): Students who complete the Liberal Arts and Sciences: Social and Behavioral Sciences-Women's Studies Program will be able to:**

1.  Compare and contrast the different research methods and/or critical assessments methods within the Social and Behavioral Sciences.
2.  Develop critical thinking skills in writing including the ability to frame questions, collect and weigh evidence, develop hypotheses, and derive conclusions.
3.  Develop an awareness of civic responsibilities and knowledge of global issues.
4.  Develop critical thinking skills in other modes of communication (spoken and unspoken) including the ability to frame questions, collect and weigh evidence, develop hypotheses and derive conclusions.

### Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **COURSES REQUIRED FOR THE MAJOR:** | | 12 |
| PSYC 133 | Psychology of Women | 3 |
| PHIL 125 | Philosophy of Women | 3 |
| WMNS 101 | Introduction to Gender and Women's Studies | 3 |
| HIST 141 | Women in United States History I | 3 |
| or HIST 142 | Women in United States History II | 3 |
| **Select a minimum of 6 units if not selected from above:** | | 6 |
| ANTH 117 | Anthropology of Gender and Sexuality | 3 |
| ARTF 108 | Women in Art | 3 |
| ARTF 188 | Women and Gender in Photography | 3 |
| BLAS 150 | Black Women in Literature, Film and the Media | 3 |
| BLAS 175 | Psycho-History of Racism and Sexism | 3 |
| CHIC 170 | La Chicana | 3 |
| ENGL 237 | Women in Literature | 3 |
| HIST 141 | Women in United States History I | 3 |
| HIST 142 | Women in United States History II | 3 |
| HUMA 210 | Women in Religion and Myth | 3 |
| PHIL 126 | Philosophy of Contemporary Gender Issues | 3 |
| POLI 123 | Gender and Politics | 3 |
| SOCO 125 | Sociology of the Family | 3 |