Social Justice Studies-Gender Studies: AA-T Degree
This program is designed to introduce students to studies of sex, gender, and sexuality from a variety of academic disciplines and prepare them for transfer into university programs in these areas. Intersections between sex, gender, sexuality, social class and race/ethnicity will be explored. Students will engage with a growing body of work in feminist and queer theory that broadens our understanding of gender, sexuality, society, and culture.
To fulfill the requirements for this degree, students will complete the required and elective courses in the area of emphasis and the appropriate general education pattern (either CSU GE or IGETC) totaling 60 semester CSU-transferable units.
Additional NVC graduation requirements do not apply to this degree. Students must successfully pass all courses in the area of emphasis with a minimum of “C” and maintain an overall minimum 2.0 GPA. Additionally, students pursuing this degree option must work with a counselor and faculty advisor to ensure appropriate elective course selections for their intended area of emphasis for the baccalaureate degree.)
Career Opportunities
A degree in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies prepares students for a wide range of careers. It is an interdisciplinary course of study that introduces students to hidden histories, explores complex social structures, confronts injustice and oppression, and hones their critical thinking and analytical skills. Corporations need employees who understand gendered issues in the workplace, and specialists in gender and sexuality are sought out as consultants in many fields. The demand for expertise on gender issues is growing in the professions of law, health care, social work, teaching, counseling, and government service.
Program Learning Outcomes
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| SOCI-130 | Introduction to Queer Studies | 3 |
| SOCI-140 | Sociology of Sex and Gender | 3 |
| SOCI-150 | Sociology of Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| or ETHS-101 | The American Mind 2 | |
| Required Electives: List A | ||
| Complete three courses from at least two of the following areas: | 9 | |
| Area 1: History or Government | ||
| History of American Women 1600-1900 | ||
| History of American Women Since 1900 | ||
| Area 2: Arts & Humanities | ||
| Introduction to Visual Culture | ||
| Literature and Sexuality | ||
| Culture and Gender in Film | ||
| Women's Ethnic Heritage | ||
| Culture and Gender in Theater | ||
| Feminist Philosophy | ||
| Social and Political Philosophy | ||
| Comparative Religions | ||
| Area 3: Social Science | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Medical Anthropology | ||
| Anthropology of Sex, Gender and Sexuality | ||
| Introduction to Lgbt Studies in the Family, Education and Community | ||
| LGBT Communities, Family & Education in the 21st Century | ||
| Social Psychology | ||
| Human Sexuality | ||
| Introduction to Sociology | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Area 4: Quantitative Reasoning and Research Methods | ||
| Introduction to Social Research | ||
| Statistics | ||
| Total Units | 18 | |
To receive an Associate Degree for Transfer, students must complete 60 CSU transferable semester units with a grade point average of at least 2.0, and either the California State University General Education (CSU-GE) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern. Consultation with a Counselor is highly encouraged to ensure all requirements are met.