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Social Justice Studies: Women, Gender and LGBTQ Studies AA-T Degree - California State University GE Breadth

The AA-T in Social Justice Studies: Women, Gender, and LGBTQ Studies provides a path for students wishing to transfer into various CSU majors related to Women, Gender, and LGBTQ Studies, such as Women\'s Studies, Gender Studies, or Queer Studies. This AA-T curriculum is an "Area of Emphasis" (AOE), which allows students to transfer into more than one CSU major related to Women, Gender, and LGBTQ Studies. Studies interested in transferring to a CSU campus to pursue a bachelor\'s degree in an AOE should meet with a counselor to confirm the courses required for lower division preparation in the major. This degree exposes students to the core principles and practices of the Social Justice Studies field to build a foundation for their future personal, academic, activist, or vocational paths.

Total Units:

59-61

First Year

Semester 1

15-16 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
SJS 300 ^Z Introduction to Social Justice Studies or	3	Advisory: ENGWR 300	Check Class Schedule for offering	CSU Area D
SJS 310 ^Z Introduction to LGBTQ Studies or	3		Check Class Schedule for offering	CSU Area D
SOC 341 ^Z Sex and Gender in the U.S.	3		F(O), S(O), Su(O)	CSU Area D
CSU Area A2-Written Communication ^Z	3	Recommend meeting with a counselor	F, S, Su	CSU Area A2
PSYC 330 ¹ Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences or	3	MATH 120 or 125	F, S, Su	CSU Area B4
STAT 300 ^Z Introduction to Probability and Statistics or	4	MATH 120, 125 or STAT 100	F, S, Su	CSU Area B4
STAT 480 ^Z Introduction to Probability and Statistics - Honors or	4	MATH 120 or 125	Check Class Schedule for offering	CSU Area B4
ECON 310 Statistics for Business and Economics	3	MATH 120 or 125	F, S	CSU Area B4
Any Transferable Elective ²	3		F, S, Su
Any Transferable Elective ²	3		F, S, Su

^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.

¹Recommended course.

²Suggestion-a course 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 2

14-15 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
SJS 300 ¹ ^Z Introduction to Social Justice Studies or	3	Advisory: ENGWR 300	Check Class Schedule for offering	CSU Area D
SJS 310 ¹ ^Z Introduction to LGBTQ Studies or	3		Check Class Schedule for offering	CSU Area D
SOC 341 ¹ ^Z Sex and Gender in the U.S.	3		F(O), S(O), Su(O)	CSU Area D
CSU Area B2-Life Science ^Z	3		F, S, Su	CSU Area B2
CSU Area B3-Life Science Lab ^Z	1		F, S, Su	CSU Area B3
CSU Area A3-Critical Thinking ^Z	3		F, S, Su	CSU Area C1 or C2
CSU Area E-Lifelong Learning & Self-Development ² ^Z	3		F, S, Su	CSU Area E
Any Transferrable Elective ³	1-2		F, S, Su

¹ Select a course not already taken in the previous semester.

² Suggestion-PSYC 356 Human Sexuality from List A.

³ Select the number of unit(s) needed to total 60 units required for graduation.

Year 2

Semester 3

15 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
SJS 300 ¹ ^Z Introduction to Social Justice Studies or	3	Advisory: ENGWR 300	Check Class Schedule for offering	CSU Area D
SJS 310 ¹ ^Z Introduction to LGBTQ Studies or	3		Check Class Schedule for offering	CSU Area D
SOC 341 ¹ ^Z Sex and Gender in the U.S.	3		F(O), S(O), Su(O)	CSU Area D
3 units from List A	3	See List A	See List A
CSU Area C1-Arts or C2-Humanities ² ^Z	3		F, S, Su	CSU Area A3
CSU Area A1-Oral Communication ^Z	3		F, S, Su	CSU Area A1
Any Transferable Elective ³	3		F, S, Su

¹ Select a course not already taken in the previous semester.

²Suggestion-select an Area C1 or C2 course from List A.

³ Units needed to total 60 units for graduation. Refer to Course Number for the appropriate course level necessary for the degree.

Semester 4

15 Units

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
3 units from List A	3	See List A	F, S, Su
CSU Area B1-Physical Science ^Z	3		F, S, Su	CSU Area B1
CSU Area C1-Arts ¹ ^Z	3		F, S, Su	CSU Area C1
CSU Area C2-Humanities ² ^Z	3		F, S, Su	CSU Area C2
CSU Area F-Ethnic Studies ^Z	3		Check Class Schedule for offering	CSU Area F

^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

¹Suggestion-select an Area C1 course from List A.

² Suggestion-select an Area C2 course from List A.

List A-a minimum of 9 units from at least 2 disciplines

Course	Units	Pre-Reqs^	Semesters Offered*	GE Area
Area 1: History & Government	0
HIST 331 ^Z Women in American History	3	Advisory: ENGWR 300	Social Justice Studies-Race & Ethnicity-California State University GE Breadth	CSU Area D
Area 2: Arts & Humanities	0
ARTH 312 ^Z Women in Art	3		S	CSU Area C1
ENGLT 360 ^Z Women in Literature	3	Eligible for ENGWR 300	Check Class Schedule for offering	CSU Area C2
ENGLT 365 ^Z Introduction to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Literature	3	Advisory: Eligibility for ENGWR 300	Check Class Schedule for offering	CSU Area C2
HUM 339 African American Humanities	3		Social Justice Studies-Race & Ethnicity-California State University GE Breadth	CSU Area C2
Area 3: Social Science	0
ANTH 336 ^Z Anthropology of Sex, Sexuality and Gender	3	Advisory: ANTH 300 or ANTH 310 and Eligible for ENGWR 300	Social Justice Studies-Race & Ethnicity-California State University GE Breadth	CSU Area D
PSYC 356 ^Z Human Sexuality	3		Social Justice Studies-Race & Ethnicity-California State University GE Breadth	CSU Area E
Area 4: Quantitative Reasoning & Research Methods	0
PSYC 330 ¹ Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences or	3	MATH 120 or 125	F, S	CSU Area B4
STAT 300 ¹ ^Z Introduction to Probability and Statistics or	4	MATH 120, 125 or STAT 100	F, S, Su	CSU Area B4
STAT 480 ¹ ^Z Introduction to Probability and Statistics - Honors or	4	MATH 120 or 125	Check Class Schedule for offering	CSU Area B4
ECON 310 ¹ Statistics for Business and Economics or	3	MATH 129 or 125	F, S	CSU Area B4
SOC 302 ^Z Introduction to Social Research Methods	3	SOC 300; Advisory: ENGWR 300 or ESLW 300 & STAT 300	Check Class Schedule for offering	CSU Area D
Area 5: Major Preparation	0
HIST 308 History of World Civilizations, 1500 to Present	3	Advisory: ENGWR 300	S	CSU Area D
PSYC 300 ^Z General Principles	3	Advisory: ENGRD 310, ENGRD 312, ENGWR 300 or ESLW 340 or equivalent	F, S, Su	CSU Area D
SOC 300 ^Z Introductory Sociology	3		F(O), S(O), Su(O)	CSU Area D

¹ Planned for Semester 1.

Career Options/Outlook:

The degree gives students a pathway to possibilities, options and baccalaureate degree focusing on social justice. Students with a bachelor\'s degree or higher often assume careers as (or in) the following: activists, community organizers, political campaigners, human rights groups, religious organizations, international agencies, lobbyists, and mediators. This is also an excellent starting point for students interested in a career in law, law enforcement, social work, clinical psychology, or any social science, politics, business, education, or public policy. Career opportunities require more than an associate\'s degree.

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.

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.

About this program map:

This program map represents one possible pathway to complete the program. Please see a counselor to create an education plan 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 18, 2023

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