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.

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 LGBT and/or Queer 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.  Graduates can work in LGBTQ+ non-profit agencies, law, local and national politics, health care settings, counseling centers, journalism, news media, theatre, film, fine arts, and education.

Program Learning Outcomes
1-1 1. Demonstrate an understanding of the intersections between sexual orientation, gender identity, and other social statuses. 1-2 2. Demonstrate an understanding of current issues and socio-political movements of the LGBTQ+ community. 1-3 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 3 courses from at least two of the following areas:9
Area 1: History or Government
HIST-150
History of American Women 1600-1900
HIST-152
History of American Women Since 1900
Area 2: Arts and Humanities
ARTH-101
Introduction to Visual Culture
ENGL-231
Literature and Sexuality
FILM-110
Culture and Gender in Film
HUMA-151
Global Women's Ethnic Heritage
HUMA-174
Culture and Gender in Theater
or THEA-174
 Culture and Gender in Theater
PHIL-127
Feminist Philosophy
PHIL-128
Social and Political Philosophy
PHIL-137
Comparative Religions
Area 3: Social Science
ANTH-121
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology
ANTH-145
Medical Anthropology
ANTH-150
Anthropology of Sex, Gender and Sexuality
LGBT-120
Introduction to LGBT Studies in the Family, Education and Community
LGBT-121
LGBT Communities, Family & Education in the 21st Century
PSYC-123
Social Psychology
PSYC-135
Human Sexuality
SOCI-120
Introduction to Sociology
SOCI-122
Social Problems
Area 4: Quantitative Reasoning and Research Methods
SOCI-190
Introduction to Social Research
MATH-232
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.