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Interdisciplinary Studies, Women's Studies A.A. Degree - Local GE

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:
60-61

First Year

Semester 1

15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
PSYC 356 Z
Human Sexuality
3
F, S(O), Su
CRC Area L4
HIST 331 Z
Women in American History
3
Advisory: Eligible for ENGL C1000
F, S
CRC Area L4
3 units from List A
3
See List A
See List A
Local Area 1A-English Composition Z
3
Recommend meeting with a counselor
F, S, Su
CRC Area L1A
Local Area 2-Math Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning Z
3
Recommend meeting with a counselor
F, S, Su
CRC Area L2
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 ENGL C1000
Check Class Schedule for offering
CRC Area L3
3 units from List A
3
See List A
See List A
Elective 1
3
F, S, Su
Elective 1
3
F, S, Su
Elective 1
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.

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.

Year 2

Semester 3

16 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
Elective 1
3
F, S, Su
Elective 1
3
F, S, Su
Elective 1
3
F, S, Su
Local Area 1B-Oral Communication & Critical Thinking Z
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L1B
Local Area 6-Ethnic Studies Z
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L6
Local Area 7A-Living Skills (PE) Z
1
F, S, Su
CRC Area L7A
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.

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

14-15 Units
Course Units Pre-Reqs^ Semesters Offered* GE Area
Elective 1
3
F, S, Su
Elective 1
3
F, S, Su
Elective 1
3
F, S, Su
Local Area 5-Natural Sciences Z
3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L5
Local Area 7B-Living Skills Z
2-3
F, S, Su
CRC Area L7B
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.

^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.

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
Check Class Schedule for offering
BUS 300 Z
Introduction to Business
3
F(O,P), S(O), Su(O)
ENGLT 310 Z
English Literature I or
3
Eligible for ENGL C1000
F
ENGLT 311 Z
English Literature II or
3
Eligible for ENGL C1000
S
ENGLT 320 Z
American Literature I or
3
Eligible for ENGL C1000
F
ENGLT 321 Z
American Literature II or
3
ENGL C1000
S
ENGLT 330 Z
African American Literature or
3
Su
ENGLT 340
World Literature I or
3
Eligible for ENGL C1000
S
ENGLT 341
World Literature II
3
ENGL C1000
Check Class Schedule for offering
HIST 314
Recent United States History or
3
ENGL C1000
F, S
HIST 320 Z
History of the United States: African-American Emphasis or
3
ENGL C1000
F, S
HIST 321 Z
History of the United States: African-American Emphasis or
3
ENGL C1000
F, S
HIST 331 Z
Women in American History
3
ENGL C1000
F, S
HUM 332
American Humanities
3
F, S
PHIL 310 Z
Introduction to Ethics or
3
F, S
PHIL 320 Z
Logic and Critical Reasoning or
3
F
PHIL 338
Contemporary Philosophy
3
Check Class Schedule for offering
POLS C1000 Z
Introduction to Government: United States
3
F(O), S(O), Su
PSYC 356 Z
Human Sexuality
3
Check Class Schedule for offering
SOC 300 Z
Introductory Sociology or
3
F(O), S(O), Su(O)
SOC 301 Z
Social Problems or
3
F(O), S(O), Su(O)
SOC 321 Z
Race, Ethnicity and Inequality in the United States
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.

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

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 or Cal-GETC Area without pre- or co-requisites 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: 2025-2026

Published May 15, 2025

Counselor Contact: Crystal Martinez-Alire & Jose Gonzalez  | Faculty Contact: Amanda Paskey

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