Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) Social Justice Studies, Gender Studies

The Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) in Social Justice Studies, Gender Studies involves the understanding of the history, sociology and politics of women, gender, and sexuality in society. The program examines gender and sexuality based oppression throughout history, and also the ways in which women have taken power over their lives. Students will better understand the impact of women, gender and sexuality on various cultures at various times and evaluate changing social patterns and the effects of institutions and cultural assumptions. The program can lead to a variety of careers including a community organizer, political lobbyist and political strategist. This degree may also prepare the student for further study at the baccalaureate level.

The Associate in Arts for Transfer is designed to prepare students for transfer into the CSU system to complete a baccalaureate degree in Gender Studies or a similar major. Upon completion of this degree, students will have a strong academic foundation in the field and be prepared for upper division baccalaureate study. Students who have completed the Associate in Arts for Transfer will have satisfied the lower division requirements for transfer into Gender Studies or similar major for many campuses in the California State University system. This degree complies with the Student Transfer Achievement Reform Act (California Education Code 66746).