The AA-T in Social Justice: Gender Studies provides students with a strong academic
foundation in the field and preparation for upper division baccalaureate study. Students
who have completed the AA-T in Social Justice: Gender Studies will have satisfied
the lower division requirements for transfer into Gender Studies or a similar major
for many campuses in the California State University system. Please consult a GCC
counselor regarding specific course requirements for your transfer institution.
Requirements to earn an Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT): 1. Completion of 60 semester
units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University,
including both of the following: a. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum
(Cal-GETC). b. A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in the major or
area of emphasis with a grade of C or better. A “P” (Pass) grade is also an acceptable
grade for courses in the major or area of emphasis. 2. Obtainment of a minimum grade
point average of 2.0.
Program Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this program, students will have the knowledge and skills to
critically examine individual experiences, social institutions, and historical perspectives
through the lens of gender and sexuality; analyze how these formations intersect with
other socially salient aspects of identity including but not limited to race, class,
and nation; articulate connections between global, regional, and local issues pertinent
to the study of gender and sexuality.
Associate in Arts-Transfer Program Map
| REQUIRED COURSES FOR MAJOR |
UNITS |
| ETH S 121 |
Ethnic and Racial Minorities |
3 |
| SOC 104 |
Sociology of Sex and Gender |
3 |
| SOC S 130 |
Introduction to LGBTQ Studies |
3 |
CHOOSE THREE COURSES FROM AT LEAST TWO AREAS
|
| AREA 1: History or Government |
| HIST 111/111H |
Women in American History
|
3 |
| HIST 115 |
Rebellious Women in Modern America |
3 |
| AREA 2: Arts and Humanities |
| ARTH 118 |
Women in Visual Arts |
3 |
| ENGL 111 |
Women in Literature |
3 |
| AREA 3: Social Science |
| ANTHR 114 |
Gender, Sexuality, and Culture |
3 |
| COMM 115 |
Gender and Communication |
3 |
| ETH S 110 |
Contemporary Ethnic Women |
3 |
| PSYC 105 |
Human Sexuality |
3 |
| PSYC 113 |
Psychology of Women |
3 |
| PSYC 131 |
Marriage and Intimate Relationships |
3 |
| SOC 108 |
Men and Masculinities |
3 |
|
AREA 4: Quantitative Reasoning and Research Methods
|
| PSYC 200 |
Research Methods for Psychology |
4 |
| SOC 200 |
Research Methods for Sociology |
3.5 |
|
STAT C1000/C1000E/C1000H
or
ECON 127
|
Introduction to Statistics
or
Introductory Statistics for Economics and Business
|
4
or
4
|
| AREA 5: Major Preparation |
| ETH S 120 |
Chicana/o/x studies |
3 |
| ETH S 123 |
Asians in America |
3 |
| ETH S 125 |
Native American Studies |
3 |
| ETH S 132 |
The African American Experience in the United States |
3 |
| HLTH 106 |
Women's Health Education |
3 |
| TOTAL UNITS REQUIRED |
18-20
|
Units for the major may be double counted for Cal-GETC. Elective units to reach the
60-unit degree requirement must be CSU transferable.
NOTE: ADDITIONAL COURSEWORK MIGHT BE REQUIRED DUE TO PREREQUISITES. SEE A COUNSELOR
FOR A PERSONALIZED STUDENT EDUCATIONAL PLAN.
| February 2026 |
GCC Catalog Addendum Spring 2026 |
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Important Notice: In the event of a discrepancy between the information presented
above and the online and/or print versions of the GCC Catalog, please contact a counselor
or the office of Admissions and Records. For previous years requirements please see
the catalog from that year.
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