Social Justice Studies-Ethnic Studies: AA-T Degree
The Social Justice Studies-Ethnic Studies: AA-T degree will provide a comprehensive foundation in ethnic studies in preparation for transfer to baccalaureate programs in the California State University system. Students will gain a critical understanding of the complex and diverse experiences and contributions of major ethnic groups in the United States including African Americans, Chicanx/Latinx Americans, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, Native Americans, and Arab Americans. To fulfill the requirements for this degree, students will complete the required and elective courses listed below and the appropriate general education pattern (CSU GE or IGETC) totaling 60 semester CSU-transferable units. The total units for the Ethnic Studies major is 18.
Career Opportunities
The Social Justice Studies-Ethnic Studies: AA-T degree prepares students for a major in Ethnic Studies (and/or any of its constituent disciplines such as African American Studies, Native American Studies, Chicanx/Latinx American Studies, and Asian Pacific Islander American Studies) at a 4-year institution. With a Bachelor's of the Arts Degree in Ethnic Studies, one can obtain a teacher's credential or obtain a Master's of the Arts Degree or Doctorate in Ethnic Studies. With a Bachelor's of the Arts and/or an advanced degree in Ethnic Studies, one can pursue a profession as: an educator in the disciplines of Humanities, Social Sciences, English, or specifically Ethnic Studies; an administrator at the K-12, community college, or university level; or a director of diversity, equity, and inclusion. One can also work for corporations, nonprofit organizations, or government agencies with a mission to serve, centralize, and/or work in partnership with underrepresented communities. In addition to the above, an educational background in Ethnic Studies is instrumental within industries including but not restricted to: law, healthcare, community organizing, housing and development, STEAM, public health and human services, visual/performing/literary arts, journalism, and entertainment.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the intersection of culture, ethnicity, race, gender, class and sexual orientation within major ethnic groups in the United States.
- Critically assess the artistic, religious, philosophical, social, and historical influences of diverse ethnic groups on the development of society in the United States.
- Compare and contrast the struggles for social justice of diverse ethnic groups in the United States.
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses (9 units) | ||
| ETHS-101 | Ethnic Studies 2 | 3 |
| ETHS-114 | Women's Ethnic Heritage in the United States | 3 |
| or HUMA-151 | Global Women's Ethnic Heritage | |
| ETHS-111 | Native American Studies | 3 |
| or ETHS-112 | African American Studies | |
| or ETHS-113 | Chicanx Studies Chicanx Studies | |
| or ETHS-160 | Critical Asian Pacific Islander American Studies: Filipina/X/O Experience in the United States | |
| or ETHS-161 | Asian Pacific Islander American Studies | |
| Restricted Electives | ||
| List A: Select 3 courses from at least two of the following areas | 9 | |
| AREA 1: History of Government | ||
| History of Modern Latin America | ||
| History of Mexico | ||
| History of American Women 1600-1900 | ||
| History of American Women Since 1900 | ||
| African American History | ||
| AREA 2: Arts and Humanities | ||
| Select one course not already used: | ||
| Ethnic Studies 1 | ||
| Native American Studies | ||
| African American Studies | ||
| Chicanx Studies Chicanx Studies | ||
| Critical Mixed Race Studies | ||
| Critical Asian Pacific Islander American Studies: Filipina/X/O Experience in the United States | ||
| Asian Pacific Islander American Studies | ||
| Introduction to Latin American Studies | ||
| Global Women's Ethnic Heritage | ||
| Culture and Gender in Theater | ||
| Culture and Gender in Film | ||
| Survey of Native American Literature | ||
| Survey of African American Literature | ||
| Chicano and Latinx Literature | ||
| Survey & History of Jazz | ||
| AREA 3: Social Science | ||
| Anthropology of Sex, Gender and Sexuality | ||
| Intercultural Communication | ||
| Introduction to LGBT Studies in the Family, Education and Community | ||
| LGBT Communities, Family & Education in the 21st Century | ||
| Introduction to Queer Studies | ||
| Sociology of Race & Ethnicity | ||
| AREA 4: Quantitative Reasons and Research Methods | ||
| Statistics | ||
| AREA 5: Major Preparation | ||
| Includes any course articulated as lower-division preparation in Ethnic Studies. Select course not already taken. | ||
| Ethnic Studies 1 | ||
| Native American Studies | ||
| African American Studies | ||
| Chicanx Studies Chicanx Studies | ||
| Critical Mixed Race Studies | ||
| Critical Asian Pacific Islander American Studies: Filipina/X/O Experience in the United States | ||
| Asian Pacific Islander American Studies | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |
To receive an Associate Degree, students must complete 60 degree applicable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0. Students must also complete the NVC General Education pattern to earn an Associate degree. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met.