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Interdisciplinary Studies, Women's Studies A.A. Degree

This program is designed for both men and women, focusing on women and their: achievements; behavior, feelings and experience; historical significance; cultural & social contribution; roles in society & the political system; literary significance; and position in the business world.

Total Units:

59-61

First Year

Semester 1

15-16 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
PSYC 356 ^Z Human Sexuality	3		F, S(O), Su	CRC Area III(b)
HIST 331 ^Z Women in American History	3	Advisory: Eligible for ENGWR 300	F, S	CRC Area V(a)
3 units from List A	3	See List A	See List A
CRC Area II(a)-Writing Composition ^Z	3	Recommend meeting with a counselor	F, S, Su	CRC Area II(a)
CRC Area II(b)-Math Competency ^Z	3-4	Recommend meeting with a counselor	F, S, Su	CRC Area II(b)

^Z At least one section of this course is offered with free textbooks and is labeled as zero textbook costs (ZTC). If it is a GE area class or elective, there may be several ZTC offerings to fulfill the GE requirement. Use the Free Textbook filter to find these courses. Learn more on the ZTC page of the college website.

Semester 2

15 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
ENGLT 360 ^Z Women in Literature	3	Eligible for ENGWR 300	Check Class Schedule for offering	CRC Area I or VI
3 units from List A	3	See List A	See List A
CRC Area IV-Natural Sciences ^Z	3		F, S, Su	CRC Area IV
CRC Area VI-Ethnic/Multicultural Studies ¹ ^Z	3		F, S, Su	CRC Area VI
CRC Area V(b)-Social & Behavioral Sciences ² ^Z	3		F, S, Su	CRC Area V(b)

¹ Suggestion-ANTH 334, ENGT 340, HUM 332, or SOC 321 from List A.

² Suggestion-HIST 314, HIST 320, HIST 321, SOC 300, 301, 321 from List A.

Year 2

Semester 3

16 Units

Course	Units	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
CRC Area III(a)-Physical Edu Activity ^Z	1	F, S, Su	CRC Area III(a)
Elective ¹	3	F, S, Su
Elective ¹	3	F, S, Su
Elective ¹	3	F, S, Su
Elective ¹	3	F, S, Su
Elective ¹	3	F, S, Su

¹ Suggestion-consider eligible courses from List A. Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

Semester 4

13-14 Units

Course	Units	Semesters Offered*
Elective ¹	3	F, S, Su
Elective ¹	3	F, S, Su
Elective ¹	3	F, S, Su
Elective ¹	3	F, S, Su
Elective ²	1-2	F, S, Su

^You must have passed the prerequisite course(s) with a “C” or better; Corequisite must be taken during the same semester; Advisory means it is recommended but not required to enroll in the course.

*(O) = online available (P) = partially online

¹ Suggestion-consider eligible courses from List A. Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

² Units required are determined by the number of units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

List A-a minimum of 12 units from the following (with no more than 1 course from each discipline):

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
ANTH 334 ^Z Native Peoples of North America	3	Advisory: Eligible for ENGWR 300	Check Class Schedule for offering	CRC Area V(b) or VI
BUS 300 ^Z Introduction to Business	3		F(O,P), S(O), Su(O)
ENGLT 310 ^Z English Literature I or	3	ENGWR 300	F	CRC Area I
ENGLT 311 ^Z English Literature II or	3	ENGWR 300	S	CRC Area I
ENGLT 320 ^Z American Literature I or	3	Eligibility for ENGWR 300	F	CRC Area I
ENGLT 321 ^Z American Literature II or	3	ENGWR 300	S	CRC Area I
ENGLT 330 ^Z African American Literature or	3	ENGWR 101	Su	CRC Area I
ENGLT 340 World Literature I or	3	ENGWR 300	S	CRC Area I or VI
ENGLT 341 World Literature II	3	ENGWR 300	Check Class Schedule for offering	CRC Area I or VI
HIST 314 Recent United States History or	3	Advisory: ENGWR 300	F, S	CRC Area V(b)
HIST 320 History of the United States: African-American Emphasis or	3	Advisory: ENGWR 300	F, S	CRC Area V(b)
HIST 321 ^Z History of the United States: African-American Emphasis or	3	Advisory: ENGWR 300	F, S	CRC Area V(b)
HIST 331 ^Z Women in American History	3	Advisory: ENGWR 300	F, S	CRC Area V(a)
HUM 332 ^Z American Humanities	3		F, S	CRC Area I or VI
PHIL 310 ^Z Introduction to Ethics or	3		F, S	CRC Area I
PHIL 320 ^Z Logic and Critical Reasoning or	3		F	CRC Area I
PHIL 338 Contemporary Philosophy	3		Check Class Schedule for offering	CRC Area I
POLS 301 Introduction to Government: United States	3	Advisory: ENGWR 101 or equivalent	F(O), S(O), Su	CRC Area V(a)
PSYC 356 ^Z Human Sexuality	3		Check Class Schedule for offering	CRC Area III(b)
SOC 300 ^Z Introductory Sociology or	3		F(O), S(O), Su(O)	CRC Area V(b)
SOC 301 ^Z Social Problems or	3		F(O), S(O), Su(O)	CRC Area V(b)
SOC 321 Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States	3		F, S, Su	CRC Area V(b) or VI

Career Options/Outlook:

An advanced degree in Women’s Studies can lead to a variety of different careers such as research, law, attorney, social worker, employment counselor, and others. Equal Opportunity Representatives & Officers monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Career opportunities require more than an associate degree.

A sample of reported job titles:

Affirmative Action Officer (AA Officer), Civil Rights Investigator, Civil Rights Representative, Complaint Investigations Officer, Equal Employment Opportunity Officer (EEO Officer), Equal Employment Opportunity Representative (EEO Representative), Equal Opportunity Commission Investigator (EOC Investigator), Equal Opportunity Director, Equal Opportunity Specialist, Field Representative

Projected job openings in California (2018-2028):

4,130

Projected growth in California (2018-2028):

Average (+9%)

Median Salary in California (2021):

Median wage with advanced degree: $80,330/yr

Source:

https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/13-1041.03

Transfer notes:

Please meet with a counselor for specific transfer course evaluation or transferring to a specific 4-year institution.

General Education (GE):

Non-specified GE courses identified by CRC Area, CSU Area or IGETC Area without pre- or co-requisite can be taken at any semester.

Honors option:

The CRC Honors Program is designed specifically for academically accomplished students and for students with the potential for high achievement. Students who complete 15 units or more in honors-designated courses will earn special recognition as an Honors Scholar, a distinction that may entitle the student to guaranteed transfer and scholarship opportunities at select transfer colleges and universities.

About this map:

This program map represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan that is customized to meet your needs. This map is not a guarantee of course

availability or financial aid applicability.

Zero Textbook Costs (ZTC):

The Zero Textbook Costs designation and logo are added to any course that provides free access to all required instructional materials. These are typically shared with students through Canvas. Courses that are designated as ZTC may still require students to purchase supplemental materials such as lab coats, a calculator, art supplies, etc. See full definitions and searching tips on the Zero Textbook Costs page of the college website.

Catalog Year: 2023-2024

Published May 17, 2023

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