Social Justice Studies, Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
Banner Code: 2_AAT_SJSGEN
Control Number: 40296
Financial Aid Eligible
The Associate in Arts for Transfer degree in Social Justice prepares students to complete a baccalaureate degree in a wide variety of majors with an emphasis on ethnic or gender studies. These degrees include Social Justice Studies, African American Studies, Africana Studies, American Indian Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicano/Chicana Studies, Ethnic Studies, Gender Studies, Women Studies, Peace Studies, and Sociology with a Concentration in Race Studies or Diversity. The program focuses on human interaction and diversity within ethnic or gender groups. Students will learn social dynamics, with primary emphasis on cultural or gender diversity. Completion of this major will provide a solid foundation for people interested in a wide variety of careers, including: social welfare, gerontology, urban planning, business, education, and public health.
Program Level Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate cultural and global awareness across diverse groups in society.
- Examine social construction that impacts groups with ethnic or gender diversity.
- Apply critical thinking and communication to theoretical constructs of human interaction with an emphasis on diverse groups in the population.
- Describe the process of social change in the pursuit for equal rights.
Associate Degree for Transfer Graduation Requirements
Associate Degrees for Transfer require students to meet the following requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units of degree-applicable courses,
- Minimum overall grade point average of 2.0,
- Minimum grade of “C” (or “P”) for each course in the major, and
- Completion of IGETC and/or CSU GE-Breadth.
Students should consult a GWC counselor in order to select the best pathway to meet their educational goals. For students who intend to transfer, the choice of general education will be specific to both their major and transfer institution.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| SOC G111 | Social Justice and U.S. Ethnic Communities | 3 |
| or SOC G133 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | |
| SOC G115 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 |
| or SOC G140 | Introduction to Gender | |
| or ANTH G200 | Gender, Culture, and Society | |
| SOC G110 | Introduction To Marriage And The Family | 3 |
| or SOC G134 | Introduction to Chicana/o Studies | |
| or PSYC G165 | Principles of Human Sexuality 1 | |
| or GLST G100 | Global Citizenship | |
| or GLST G110 | Conflict Resolution | |
| or CMST G225 | Negotiation and Mediation | |
| List A | ||
| Select three courses from at least two of the following areas: | 9-10 | |
| Area 1: History or Government | ||
| HIST G120 | Asian Civilizations | 3 |
| HIST G121 | History of American Women | 3 |
| HIST G150 | History of Latin America | 3 |
| Area 2: Arts and Humanities | ||
| HIST G120 | Asian Civilizations | 3 |
| HIST G121 | History of American Women | 3 |
| HIST G150 | History of Latin America | 3 |
| ART G103 | Survey of Asian Art | 3 |
| ART G127 | Art of the Ancient Americas | 3 |
| Area 3: Social Science | ||
| SOC G100 | Introduction To Sociology | 3 |
| SOC G111 | Social Justice and U.S. Ethnic Communities | 3 |
| SOC G133 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| SOC G134 | Introduction to Chicana/o Studies | 3 |
| PSYC G165 | Principles of Human Sexuality 1 | 3 |
| HIST G120 | Asian Civilizations | 3 |
| HIST G121 | History of American Women | 3 |
| HIST G150 | History of Latin America | 3 |
| GLST G100 | Global Citizenship | 3 |
| GLST G110 | Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| GLST G230 | Global Leadership: Concepts and Skills | 3 |
| CMST G225 | Negotiation and Mediation | 3 |
| CMST G265 | Gender Communication | 3 |
| Area 4: Quantitative Reasoning and Research Methods | ||
| MATH G160 | Introduction To Statistics | 3-4 |
| or PSYC G140 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences | |
| or ECON G160 | Statistics for Business and Economics | |
| or PSYC G280 | Research Methods in Psychology | |
| or SOC G200 | Introduction to Research Methods | |
| Area 5: Major Preparation | ||
| CMST G225 | Negotiation and Mediation | 3 |
| GLST G100 | Global Citizenship | 3 |
| GLST G110 | Conflict Resolution | 3 |
| PSYC G165 | Principles of Human Sexuality 1 | 3 |
| SOC G110 | Introduction To Marriage And The Family | 3 |
| SOC G115 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 |
| SOC G134 | Introduction to Chicana/o Studies | 3 |
| Major Total | 18-19 | |
| GE Pattern (CSU GE-Breadth or IGETC) | 37-39 | |
| Total units that may be double-counted | 3-18 | |
| Transferable Electives (as needed to reach 60 transferable units) | 5-23 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Recommended Program Sequence
These sequences are general course maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, completion of short-term certificates, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. However, this may not be an appropriate path for all students. The two-year sequence is based on English and Math placement and meeting other course prerequisites. Students are advised to meet with a GWC Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
Year 1:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| SOC G111 | Social Justice and U.S. Ethnic Communities | 3 |
| or SOC G133 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | |
| ENGL G100 | Freshman Composition ^ | 4 |
| Area C1: Arts course | 3 | |
| Area A1: Oral Communication course | 3 | |
| Area E: Lifelong Learning & Self-Development course | 3 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | ||
| SOC G115 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 |
| or SOC G140 | Introduction to Gender | |
| or ANTH G200 | Gender, Culture, and Society | |
| PHIL G125 | Critical Reasoning and Writing (or Area A3: Critical Thinking course) | 3-4 |
| PSYC G140 | Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences (recommended) | 3-4 |
| or MATH G160 | Introduction To Statistics | |
| or ECON G160 | Statistics for Business and Economics | |
| HIST G170 | History Of The United States To 1876 | 3 |
| or HIST G175 | History of the United States Since 1876 | |
| SOC G100 | Introduction To Sociology | 3 |
| Units | 15-17 | |
Year 2:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 3 | ||
| SOC G200 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| PSCI G180 | American Government (Area D: Social & Behavioral Science course) | 3 |
| or PSCI G181 | American Government: The Politics of Race and Ethnicity | |
| Social Justice Studies elective course from 1 of the 4 areas or Area D: Social Science course | 3 | |
| Area C: Arts & Humanities course | 3 | |
| Area B1: Physical Science course (with lab) | 4 | |
| Units | 16 | |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 4 | ||
| ANTH G185 | Physical Anthropology (or Area B2: Life Science course (without lab)) | 3 |
| Social Justice Elective course (any Core course not already taken) | 3 | |
| Social Justice Elective course (any course from Area 1 or Area 2 in List A) | 3 | |
| Area F: Ethnic Studies course | 3 | |
| CSU Transferable elective coursework to reach a minimum of 60 units | 0-1 | |
| Units | 12-13 | |
| Total minimum units required | 60 | |
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Program sequence may not be recommended for students who self-place into ENGL G100S. Students should see a Counselor for appropriate advisement.