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.
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Begin by exploring MSJC program maps to find career or transfer opportunities. Program maps show the recommended course sequence that leads to graduation or transfer. The maps were developed by program experts to give you the skills and knowledge you need to succeed.
Transfer degrees require a minimum of 60 semester CSU or UC transferable units with a minimum 2.0 overall GPA. Additionally, transfer degrees also require the completion of Cal-GETC general education. Please note that some courses are only transferable to a CSU, and this is noted in the program map. To transfer to a UC, students must complete at least 60 UC transferable units.
- Starting in Spring? Choose Fall Semester 1 courses.
- Are you a part-time student? Start Fall Semester 1 courses and follow the course sequence.
Cal-GETC
| Fall Semester 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL-C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 3 |
| PSYC/SOCI-121 | Statistics for Behavioral Sciences | 3 |
| CSCR-100 | College Success and Career Readiness | 3 |
| SJS-101 | Introduction to Social Justice Studies | 3 |
| COMM-C1000 | Introduction to Public Speaking | 3 |
| Units | 15 | |
| Spring Semester 1 | ||
| ENGL-C1001 | Critical Thinking and Writing | 3 |
| SOCI-101 | Principles of Sociology | 3 |
| BIOL-115 | Introductory Topics in Biology: Cells to Ecosystems (formerly Topics in Biology) | 4 |
| POLS-C1000 | American Government and Politics | 3 |
| SOCI/PSYC-112 | Gender and Social Interaction | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Fall Semester 2 | ||
| SJS-130 | Introduction to Gender, Sexuality, and Queer Studies | 3 |
| SPAN-101 | Elementary Spanish I or Elementary French I or American Sign Language I | 4 |
| SOCI-102 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
| ART-100 | Art Appreciation or Introduction and Appreciation of Music or Introduction to Theater | 3 |
| HIST/ETHS-160 or PS/ETHS-103 | Black History in the American Context or Ethnic Politics in America | 3 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Spring Semester 2 | ||
| LIT/ETHS-275 | Latinx/Chicanx Literature or Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) or American Indian Literature (formerly ENGL-240) or Introduction to African American Literature (formerly ENGL-260) or History of World Religions (formerly HUM-104 World Religions) | 3 |
| ENVS-101 | Environmental Science | 3 |
| COMM-108 | Intercultural Communication or Cultural Anthropology or Introduction to Black Studies | 3 |
| HIST-112 | U.S. History Since 1865 | 3 |
| Elective: Social Justice Studies Elective 1 | 3 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| Total Units | 62 | |
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Choose any Social Justice Studies course that has not already been taken.
Language Other Than English (LOTE):
This is a graduation requirement for UC campuses but not for admission. You can fulfill LOTE by completing two years of the same foreign language in high school with a grade of C or better in the final semester; by completing one semester of a foreign language at a college, or by demonstrating proficiency with a grade of C or better in ASL-100, FREN-101, or SPAN-101. Languages other than English for Native Speakers are also acceptable for this requirement. Review individual campus information and requirements here: https://admission.universityofcalifornia.edu/counselors/uc-graduation-requirements/
Some CSU campuses may also require language proficiency for graduation, and more than one semester may be necessary.
At MSJC, LOTE courses count as electives. For personalized guidance, please consult your MSJC Counselor.
CSU - U.S. History, Constitution, and American Ideals:
This is a graduation requirement for CSU campuses but not for admission. Although not a Cal-GETC requirement, MSJC may certify completion of the CSU graduation requirement in U.S. History, Constitution and American Ideals with POLS-1000/1000H and HIST-111/111H or HIST-112/112H. Courses used to meet this requirement may also be used to satisfy Cal-GETC Subject Area 4 requirements.
High School Students:
Students are encouraged to take courses during the summer before the Fall semester begins, specifically for students majoring in STEM.
Work Based Learning:
Sign up for a special project or internship opportunity to gain valuable work experience and earn credits. For more information, email AWBL@msjc.edu or call 951-639-5352.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core Courses | ||
| SOCI/PSYC-112 | Gender and Social Interaction | 3 |
| SJS-101 | Introduction to Social Justice Studies | 3 |
| or SJS-101H | Honors Introduction to Social Justice Studies | |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
or ANTH-102H | Honors Cultural Anthropology | |
| Intercultural Communication | ||
or COMM-108H | Honors Intercultural Communication | |
| World Regional Geography | ||
| History of World Religions (formerly HUM-104 World Religions) | ||
| California History | ||
or HIST-120H | Honors California History | |
| Black History in the American Context | ||
| Honors Black History in the American Context | ||
| Introduction to African American Literature (formerly ENGL-260) | ||
or LIT-260H | Honors Introduction to African American Literature (formerly ENGL-260H) | |
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| Honors Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280H) | ||
| Principles of Sociology | ||
or SOCI-101H | 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 | ||
or HIST-115H | Honors Women in United States History | |
| Black History in the American Context | ||
| Honors Black History in the American Context | ||
| Ethnic Politics in America | ||
or PS/ETHS-103H | 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 | ||
or LIT-255H | Honors Gender and Sexuality in Literature | |
| Introduction to African American Literature (formerly ENGL-260) | ||
or LIT-260H | 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 | ||
or PSYC-104H | Honors Psychology of Gender | |
| Gender and Social Interaction | ||
| Intercultural Relations | ||
| Contemporary Chicano in Society | ||
| Area 4: Quantitative Reasoning and Research Methods | ||
| Statistics for Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Social Research Methodology With Lab | ||
or PSYC-124H | Honors Social Research Methodology With Lab | |
| Introduction to Statistics | ||
| Area 5: Major Preparation | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | ||
or ANTH-102H | Honors Cultural Anthropology | |
| Intercultural Communication | ||
or COMM-108H | Honors Intercultural Communication | |
| World Regional Geography | ||
| History of World Religions (formerly HUM-104 World Religions) | ||
| California History | ||
or HIST-120H | Honors California History | |
| Black History in the American Context | ||
| Honors Black History in the American Context | ||
| Introduction to African American Literature (formerly ENGL-260) | ||
or LIT-260H | Honors Introduction to African American Literature (formerly ENGL-260H) | |
| Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280) | ||
| Honors Multiethnic Literature (formerly ENGL-280H) | ||
| Principles of Sociology | ||
or SOCI-101H | Honors Principles of Sociology | |
| Contemporary Social Problems | ||
| Total Units | 18-19 | |
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Units for Major | 18-19 | |
| Cal-GETC Pattern | 34 | |
Possible double counting: 18 | ||
| Transferable Electives (as need to reach 60 transferable units) | ||
Total Units for A.A.-T Degree: 60 units
The overall requirements for this Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) can be met by:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer.
- Completion of Cal-GETC requirements.
- 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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