Social Justice Studies-LGBTQ Studies: AA-T Degree

This program is designed to introduce students to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer studies from a variety of academic disciplines and prepare them for transfer into university programs in these areas.  Intersections between sexual orientation, gender identity, and other social statuses will be explored.  Students will engage with a growing body of work in feminist and queer theory that broadens our understanding of sexual orientation, gender identity, society, and culture. 

The Associate in Arts in Social Justice Studies-LGBTQ Studies for Transfer is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU institution for students who plan to transfer and complete a CSU major or baccalaureate degree in Gender/Women’s and Gay/Lesbian Studies. California Community College students who are awarded an Associate in Arts in Social Justice Studies-LGBTQ Studies for Transfer are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system and given priority admission consideration to their local CSU institution or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or institutions. 

To fulfill the requirements for this degree, students will complete the required and elective courses in the area of emphasis and Cal-GETC pattern requirements totaling no more than 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” (or “P”) 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.