Social Justice Studies: General, A.A.-T

The Associate in Arts in Social Justice Studies for Transfer (AA-T) Degree is intended to meet the lower division requirements for various Social Justice B.A. degrees. The Social Justice Studies degree is an interdisciplinary degree that engages students in examining identity issues such as gender, race, class, ethnicity, and nationality as they intersect with the social justice issues of racism, sexism, classism, terrorism, and other oppressive structures within society. This degree is designed to appeal to the student who is interested in learning about the experiences of marginalized groups and those going into majors such as Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, English, History, Political Science, Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and Race and Ethnic Studies.

AA.SJS.OPTBAAT or AA.SJS.OPTCAAT

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CSU: General Education Option B

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Semester 1Units
ENGL-101 College Composition 3
PSYC/SOCI-121 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences 3
SOCI-101 Principles of Sociology 3
SJS-101 Introduction to Social Justice Studies 3
COMM-100 Public Speaking 3
 Units15
Spring Semester 1
ENGL-103 Critical Thinking and Writing 3
Select one of the following: 3
Art Appreciation
Introduction and Appreciation of Music
Introduction to Theater
BIOL-115 Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Topics in Biology) 4
PS-101 Introduction to American Government and Politics 3
SJS-130 Introduction to Gender, Sexuality, and Queer Studies 3
 Units16
Fall Semester 2
Select one of the following: 3
Latinx/Chicanx Literature
Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280)
American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240)
Introduction to African American Literature (formerly ENGL-260)
History of World Religions (formerly HUM-104 World Religions)
SOCI-102 Contemporary Social Problems 3
Select one of the following: 4
Elementary Spanish I
Elementary French I
American Sign Language I
SOCI/PSYC-112 Gender and Social Interaction 3
COMM-108
Intercultural Communication
or Cultural Anthropology
or Introduction to Black Studies
3
 Units16
Spring Semester 2
HIST/ETHS-160
Black History in the American Context
or Ethnic Politics in America
3
ENVS-101 Environmental Science 3
Select one of the following: 4
Elementary Spanish II
Elementary French II
American Sign Language II
HIST-112 U.S. History Since 1865 3
 Units13
 Total Units60

Language Requirement:  Some CSU's require the equivalency of an intermediate language proficiency for graduation. Please see a counselor for more detail regarding specific CSU major and graduation requirements. 

UC: General Education Option C

Plan of Study Grid
Fall Semester 1Units
ENGL-101 College Composition 3
PSYC/SOCI-121 Statistics for Behavioral Sciences 3
SOCI-101 Principles of Sociology 3
SJS-101 Introduction to Social Justice Studies 3
COMM-100 Public Speaking 3
 Units15
Spring Semester 1
ENGL-103 Critical Thinking and Writing 3
ART-100
Art Appreciation
or Introduction and Appreciation of Music
or Introduction to Theater
3
BIOL-115 Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Topics in Biology) 4
PS-101 Introduction to American Government and Politics 3
SJS-130 Introduction to Gender, Sexuality, and Queer Studies 3
 Units16
Fall Semester 2
Select one of the following: 3
Latinx/Chicanx Literature
Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280)
American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240)
Introduction to African American Literature (formerly ENGL-260)
History of World Religions (formerly HUM-104 World Religions)
SOCI-102 Contemporary Social Problems 3
Select one of the following: 4
Elementary Spanish I
Elementary French I
American Sign Language I
SOCI-112/PSYC-121 Gender and Social Interaction 3
COMM-108
Intercultural Communication
or Cultural Anthropology
or Introduction to Black Studies
3
 Units16
Spring Semester 2
HIST/ETHS-160
Black History in the American Context
or Ethnic Politics in America
3
ENVS-101 Environmental Science 3
Select one of the following: 4
Elementary Spanish II
Elementary French II
American Sign Language II
HIST-112 U.S. History Since 1865 3
 Units13
 Total Units60

 NOTE: For students who did not meet the LOTE requirement in high school, they may fulfill Area 6 by demonstrating proficiency by completing ASL-100 American Sign Language I, FREN-101 Elementary French I or SPAN-101 Elementary Spanish I with a grade C or better. Languages other than English for Native Speakers are also acceptable for meeting this requirement.  

Course Title Credits
Required Core Courses
SOCI/PSYC-112Gender and Social Interaction3
SJS-101Introduction to Social Justice Studies3
or SJS-101H Honors Introduction to Social Justice Studies
Select one of the following:3
Cultural Anthropology
Honors Cultural Anthropology
Intercultural Communication
Honors Intercultural Communication
World Regional Geography
History of World Religions (formerly HUM-104 World Religions)
California History
Honors California History
Black History in the American Context
Honors Black History-American Context American Context
Introduction to African American Literature (formerly ENGL-260)
Honors Introduction to African American Literature (formerly ENGL-260H)
Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280)
Honors Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280H)
Principles of Sociology
Honors Principles of Sociology
Contemporary Social Problems
List A: Select three
Select three courses not already used above from at least two of the following areas. Courses must be related to social justice, gender/women, or ethnicity/race.9-10
Area 1: History or Government
Women in United States History
Honors Women in United States History
Black History in the American Context
Honors Black History-American Context American Context
Ethnic Politics in America
Honors Ethnic Politics in America
Area 2: Arts and Humanities
American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240)
Honors American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240H)
Gender and Sexuality in Literature
Honors Gender and Sexuality in Literature
Introduction to African American Literature (formerly ENGL-260)
Honors Introduction to African American Literature (formerly ENGL-260H)
Latinx/Chicanx Literature
Honors Latinx/Chicanx Literature
Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280)
Honors Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280H)
Area 3: Social Science
Psychology of Gender
Honors Psychology of Gender
Gender and Social Interaction
Intercultural Relations
Contemporary Chicano in Society
Area 4: Quantitative Reasoning and Research Methods
Introduction to Statistics
Statistics for Behavioral Sciences
Social Research Methodology With Lab (formerly Social Research Methodology)
Honors Social Research Methodology With Lab (formerly Honors Social Research Methodology)
Area 5: Major Preparation
Cultural Anthropology
Honors Cultural Anthropology
Intercultural Communication
Honors Intercultural Communication
World Regional Geography
History of World Religions (formerly HUM-104 World Religions)
California History
Honors California History
Black History in the American Context
Honors Black History-American Context American Context
Introduction to African American Literature (formerly ENGL-260)
Honors Introduction to African American Literature (formerly ENGL-260H)
Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280)
Honors Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280H)
Principles of Sociology
Honors Principles of Sociology
Contemporary Social Problems
Total Units18-19
Course Title Credits
Units for Major18-19
CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern37-39
Possible double counting: 18
Transferable Electives (as need to reach 60 CSU transferable units)

 Total Units for A.A.-T Degree: 60 units

The overall requirements for this Associates Degree for Transfer (ADT) can be met by:

  • Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University (CSU) or University of California (UC).
  • Completion of California State University General Education-Breadth Requirements (CSUGE)  or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC).
  • Completion of a minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
  • Completion of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.

ADTs also require that students earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. A “P” (Pass) grade is acceptable if pass is defined as a grade of C or better. ADTs are intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a similar major at a CSU campus. A student completing an ADT is guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not a particular campus or major. Students should meet with a Counselor to develop a comprehensive educational plan to further understand university and transfer requirements.

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