Social Justice Studies, Associate in Arts for Transfer
Social Justice Studies, Associate in Arts for Transfer
The Social Justice Studies major is an “area of emphasis” (AOE) focused on developing critical and interdisciplinary approaches to the study of race/ethnicity, gender, sexuality and identity. It has specifically been designed to prepare students at the community college level for transfer into a variety of CSU majors including but not limited to: African American Studies; Africana Studies; American Indian Studies; American Studies; Arabic Language, Literature and Culture; Asian American Studies; Chicano/Chicana Studies; Ethnic Studies; Gender Studies; Labor and Employment Studies; Labor Studies; Latin American Studies; Liberal Studies w/Option in Interdisciplinary Studies in Culture & Society; Liberal Studies - Border Studies Option; Mexican-American Studies; Modern Jewish Studies; Negotiation, Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding; Sociology - Concentration in Critical Race Studies; Sociology – Concentration Race, Class, and Gender; Sociology with Inequalities and Diversity Option; Social Science with Emphasis in Islamic and Arabic Studies; Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; Women’s Studies.
The AA-T in Social Justice Studies is intended for students who plan to transfer and complete a Bachelor's degree in Social Justice Studies, or a major deemed similar by a CSU campus. Each CSU campus determines which of the degrees it offers are “similar” and can be completed with the preparation included in the AA-T in Social Justice Studies within 60 units once a student transfers, so which majors are “similar” varies from CSU to CSU. For a current list of what majors (and what options or areas of emphasis within that major) have been designated as “similar” to this degree at each CSU campus, please refer to the CSU's Associate Degree for Transfer Major and Campus Search website and seek guidance from a Moorpark College counselor. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major.
To earn an AA-T in Social Justice Studies, students must:
1. Complete a minimum of 60 semester 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) requirements.
b. The required coursework for the AA-T in Social Justice Studies as listed in the Moorpark College catalog.
2. Complete all courses in the major and the Cal-GETC with a grade of “C” or better or “Pass/Credit” if the course is taken on a "pass-no-pass" basis. Even though a “Pass/Credit" grade is allowed, it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade (A, B, or C). Note: the UC system allows a maximum of 14 semester (21 quarter) units of courses graded "Pass/Credit" toward the 60 transferable semester units required for transfer admission.
3. Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum GPA of 2.0 is required for admission, some transfer institutions and majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
4. Complete a minimum of 12 semester units within the Ventura County Community College District.
Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the Social Justice Studies AA-T will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated “high-unit” major at a particular campus). This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CORE: Complete the following (9 units) | ||
| SJS M110 | Introduction to Social Justice Studies | 3 |
| or SOC M150 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | |
| SJS M120 | Introduction to Women's Studies | 3 |
| or SJS M130 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | |
| or SOC M140 | Introduction to Gender | |
| ANTH M02 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| or ANTH M06 | Introduction to Native American Studies | |
| or ETHS M01 | Introduction to Chicana/o Studies | |
| or ETHS M10 | Introduction to African American Studies | |
| or ETHS M40 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | |
| or GEOG M02 | Cultural Geography | |
| or HIST M131 | African American History to 1877 | |
| or HIST M133 | History of Mexican Americans | |
| or HIST M135 | Native American History and Culture | |
| or HIST M137 | History of American Women | |
| or HIST M137H | Honors: History of American Women | |
| or HIST M141 | African American History Since 1877 | |
| or HIST M145 | Race and Ethnicity in American History | |
| or POLS M04 | International Relations | |
| LIST A: Select three courses from at least two of the following Areas (9-10 units) | ||
| Area 1: History or Government courses that must satisfy Cal-GETC Area 4 | ||
| HIST M131 | African American History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST M133 | History of Mexican Americans | 3 |
| HIST M135 | Native American History and Culture | 3 |
| HIST M137 | History of American Women | 3 |
| or HIST M137H | Honors: History of American Women | |
| HIST M141 | African American History Since 1877 | 3 |
| HIST M145 | Race and Ethnicity in American History | 3 |
| POLS M04 | International Relations | 3 |
| Area 2: Arts and Humanities courses that must satisfy Cal-GETC Area 3A or 3B | ||
| FTMA M108 | Women in Cinema | 3 |
| PHIL M11 | World Religions: West | 3 |
| PHIL M12 | World Religions: East | 3 |
| Area 3: Social Science courses that must satisfy Cal-GETC Area 4 | ||
| ANTH M06 | Introduction to Native American Studies | 3 |
| ANTH M07 | Peoples and Cultures of the World | 3 |
| ANTH M09 | Sex, Gender, and Culture | 3 |
| ANTH M13 | The Chumash and Their Neighbors: Indians of California | 3 |
| COMM M12 | Intercultural Communications | 3 |
| COMM M13 | Gender Communication | 3 |
| ETHS M01 | Introduction to Chicana/o Studies | 3 |
| ETHS M10 | Introduction to African American Studies | 3 |
| PSY M14 | Cross-Cultural Psychology | 3 |
| Area 4: Statistics or Research Methods - one course | ||
| POLS M09 | Introduction to Political Science Research Methods | 3 |
| PSY M06 | Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods | 3 |
| PSY M125 | Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences | 4 |
| SOC M125 | Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences | 4 |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| STAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics - Honors | 4 |
| Area 5: Lower-Division Prep | ||
| ANTH M02 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH M06 | Introduction to Native American Studies | 3 |
| GEOG M02 | Cultural Geography | 3 |
| HIST M131 | African American History to 1877 | 3 |
| HIST M133 | History of Mexican Americans | 3 |
| HIST M135 | Native American History and Culture | 3 |
| HIST M137 | History of American Women | 3 |
| or HIST M137H | Honors: History of American Women | |
| HIST M141 | African American History Since 1877 | 3 |
| HIST M145 | Race and Ethnicity in American History | 3 |
| POLS M04 | International Relations | 3 |
| Total Units for Major | 18 - 19 | |
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Total Units for Major | 18-19 | |
| General Education (Cal-GETC) | 34 | |
| Double-Counted Units | 0-6 | |
| Elective Units | 13-20 | |
| Total Units for the AA-T Degree | 60 | |