Social Justice Studies - Associate in Arts for Transfer

About Program

The Associate in Arts for Social Justice Studies for Transfer (AA-T) meets the lower division course requirements necessary for the California State University (CSU) system. Social Justice Studies analyzes equitable access to resources such as wealth, health and well-being, opportunity, privilege and rights in marginalized communities. Social Justice Studies utilizes a variety of practical, research and theoretical perspectives to analyze and explain accessibility and inaccessibility to resources.

Social Justice Studies students will analyze and examine a wide variety of key concepts related to systems of human social interactions, race, class, gender, historical trends, justice, mobility, access, equity and inclusion in marginalized communities. Program courses will enable students to analyze and examine the connections between our social world, their individual lives, their community and social structure. The study of Social Justice Studies can lead to professional fields such as law, social work, public policy, government, journalism, non-profit organizations, research and teaching.

The Associate of Arts in Social Justice Studies Transfer Degree will be awarded upon completion of coursework totaling 60 California State University (CSU) transferable units including the major requirements and Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for CSU or California State University General Education (CSU GE) requirements with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. 

To be awarded the Associate of Arts in Social Justice Studies for Transfer Degree, students must:

(1) Complete 60 semester units or 90 quarter units which are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) system, including both of the following:

(A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) for CSU or the California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements.

(B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. 

(2) Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information. 

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Evaluate and apply Social Justice Studies’ theories to discern interlocking social structure and key concepts such as power, privilege, and oppression.
• Compare and contrast historical and current struggles for social justice across diverse, racial, ethnic, and intersecting identities.
• Identify specific forms of institutional and interpersonal violence including racism, sexism, classism, and ableism.
• Critically examine the impact Social Justice when analyzing economic, political, and civil/social rights in society.
• Apply social justice strategies including accountability, advocacy, grassroots community organizing and collaboration to foster individual and community transformation.

A.A.-T Major Requirements

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
Required Core
ETH 027	Introduction to Race & Ethnicity in American History	3
ETH 028	Introduction to Critical Race & Social Justice	3
ETH 029	Women of Color in the United States	3
List A: Select three courses from at least two of the following areas. Note: Only one course from Area 4 may be used.
Area 1
ETH 037A	Mexican American History I	3
ETH 037B	Mexican American History II	3
HIST 009	Women in American History	3
HIST 021	African American History	3
HIST 024	History and Culture of the American Indian	3
Area 2
ENGL 033	Women in Literature	3
ENGL 080	Mexican-American Literature	3
ENGL 081	Introduction to African American Literature	3
ETH 020	African American Culture	3
ETH 026	Vietnamese Women in the U.S.	3
ETH 030	Chicana/o Culture	3
ETH 037A	Mexican American History I	3
ETH 037B	Mexican American History II	3
ETH 041	Vietnamese American Culture	3
ETH 042	Asian American Experience	3
GLOBL 007	Global Citizenship/Civics	3
HUMNT 003	Introduction to Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies	3
THEAT 055	Chicanx/Latinx Theatre	3
Area 3
ANTH 063	Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology	3
COMS 035	Intercultural Communication	3
ENGL 033	Women in Literature	3
ENGL 080	Mexican-American Literature	3
ENGL 081	Introduction to African American Literature	3
ETH 020	African American Culture	3
ETH 026	Vietnamese Women in the U.S.	3
ETH 030	Chicana/o Culture	3
ETH 031	Social Justice Issues in Chicanx Communities	3
ETH 037A	Mexican American History I	3
ETH 037B	Mexican American History II	3
ETH 041	Vietnamese American Culture	3
ETH 042	Asian American Experience	3
GLOBL 007	Global Citizenship/Civics	3
HIST 009	Women in American History	3
HIST 021	African American History	3
HIST 024	History and Culture of the American Indian	3
HUMNT 003	Introduction to Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies	3
KIN 010	Sports in Society	3
Area 4
MATH 063	Elementary Statistics	3
or PSYCH 022	Research Methods in Psychology
Area 5
SOC 010	Introduction to Sociology	3
SOC 011	Social Problems	3

 A.A.-T Degree Requirements

Course List

Course	Title	Credits
CSU GE		39
IGETC for CSU		37
Transferable Elective Units		11-17
TOTAL UNITS		60