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
1-1 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the intersections between sex, gender, sexuality, social class, race and ethnicity. 1-4 2. Demonstrate an understanding of current issues and socio-political movements related to sex, gender and sexuality. 1-2 3. Critically assess and analyze cultural artifacts and social phenomena using feminist and/or queer theory.
Degree Requirements
Required Core Courses
SOCI-130Introduction to Queer Studies3
SOCI-140Sociology of Sex and Gender3
SOCI-150Sociology of Race and Ethnicity3
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 Units18

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.