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Human Rights Studies | Sociology | Political Sciences and Civics
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Social Sciences
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English
About Program

Program Overview


The Social Justice Studies Associate in Arts for Transfer degree examines social inequalities, particularly regarding race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality. It analyzes injustices and social policies aimed at creating a more equitable society. The program consists of 90.0 - 90.5 units of coursework, including major courses, general education courses, and elective courses, and is typically completed in six terms.

Program Outline

Outline:

  • Program Content: Social Justice Studies recognizes the social inequality and inequities in society—particularly regarding race and ethnicity, and gender and sexuality—and works in its analysis toward creating a more equitable society.
  • More specifically, Social Justice Studies analyzes the injustices in society, such as how racism, sexism, and homophobia are manifested through discrimination, economic disparities, and violence. Furthermore, Social Justice Studies examines social policies that aim to alleviate injustices and create a more equitable society.
  • Program Structure: The program is designed as a two-year Associate in Arts for Transfer degree.
  • It consists of 90.0 - 90.5 units of coursework, including major courses, general education courses, and elective courses.
  • Course Schedule: The program is typically completed in six terms, with students taking 14-18 units per term.
  • The course schedule is as follows:
  • Fall, 1st Term:
  • Sociology of Gender (4 units), Social Justice Studies Support (5 units), English Composition (5 units)
  • Winter, 2nd Term:
  • Introduction to Women's Studies (4 units), Race & Ethnic Relations (4 units), Oral Communication (5 units), Mathematical Concepts & Quantitative Reasoning (5 units)
  • Spring, 3rd Term:
  • Social Justice Studies Support (5 units), Arts (4-4.5 units), Critical Thinking/English Composition (5 units), Biological Sciences (4 units)
  • Fall, 4th Term:
  • Social Justice Studies Support (5 units), Arts & Humanities (4 units), Elective (4 units)
  • Winter, 5th Term:
  • Social Justice Studies Support (5 units), Physical Sciences (5 units), Elective (4 units)
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