Social Justice Studies: Gender Studies (AA-T)
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER (AA-T)
The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AAT), Social Justice Studies-Gender Studies is designed for all students regardless of gender identification. It is a dynamic interdisciplinary field of study that examines diverse human experiences and identities from a social, cultural, historical and economic perspective. Using an intersectional, feminist, transnational, LGBTQ+ and social justice framework, the degree aims to help students understand and dismantle not only sexism, but also racism, homophobia/heterosexism, transphobia, and other forms of institutionalized oppression. Gender Studies graduates are well positioned to hold positions in business, government, law, and the non-profit sector, where they are actively working to create positive changes in society. More specifically, the program can lead to a variety of careers including community organizer, social worker, lawyer, Equal Employment Opportunity Officer, political lobbyist, political strategist, and many more. The AAT prepares students who wish to transfer and pursue a baccalaureate degree in a field related to Social Justice, particularly at the California State University campuses.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate through oral, written, artistic work:
- a familiarity with the basic principles from the field of women's, gender and sexuality studies and feminist theories
- an understanding of intersectional perspectives--how identities such as race, sexuality, class and ability inform and intersect with gender
- a proficiency in the research, analytical, and communication skills necessary to present an analysis of gender-based challenges in the world today and the proposed solutions to these challenges.
Program Requirements
| Code Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core (9 Units) | ||
| SOC 210 | Race and Ethnic Relations in the U.S. | 3.0 |
| or ETHN 210 | Race and Ethnic Relations in the U.S. | |
| WGS 101 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | 3.0 |
| COMM 115 | Gender, Communication, and the Digital Revolution | 3.0 |
| LIST A: Select three courses from at least two of the following areas (Minimum 9 units) | 9.0-10.5 | |
| Only one course from Area 4 may be used. | ||
| Area 1: History or Government (3 Units) | ||
| Women in American History (3) | ||
or HIST 204 | Women in American History | |
| Area 2: Arts and Humanities (3 Units) | ||
| Gender and Sexuality In Art (3) | ||
or HUM 109 | Gender and Sexuality In Art | |
| Philosophy of the Body, Feminism, and Gender (3) | ||
| Women and Religion (3) | ||
| Studies in Women's Literature (3) | ||
| Area 3: Social Science (3 Units) | ||
| Gender Studies and the Chicana/Latina Experience (3) | ||
| Men and Masculinities: Constructing Manhood in America (3) | ||
| Women in Sports (3) | ||
| The Anthropology of Sexuality and Gender | ||
or ANTH 205 | The Anthropology of Sexuality and Gender | |
| Women in the Global Economy | ||
| Gender and Science (3) | ||
| Psychology of Gender (3) | ||
| Area 4: Quantitative Reasoning and Research Methods | ||
| Introduction to Statistics (3-4.5) | ||
or STAT C1000E | Introduction to Statistics | |
or PSYC 210 | Elementary Statistics | |
or SOC 205 | Introduction to Social Research Methods | |
or PSYC 220 | Research Methods | |
| Area 5: Major Preparation | ||
| Any course not already used | ||
| Women, their Bodies and Health (3) | ||
or HED 103 | Women, Their Bodies and Health | |
| Total Units | 18-19.5 | |
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS FOR TRANSFER DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Achievement of a minimum GPA of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. (Some majors may require a higher GPA. Students should consult with a counselor for more information.)
- Completion of the major with a grade of "C" or better in each course or a "P" if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis and the "P" is equal to a "C" or better.
- Completion of the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
Note: The CSU GE (California State University General Education-Breadth) or IGETC (Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum) pattern may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.