Liberal Arts and Sciences: Social and Behavioral Sciences-Women's Studies

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.

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