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 with 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 "similar" major at a CSU campus. Students completing this AA-T degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not necessarily to a particular CSU campus or major of their choice. 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 webpage 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 degree, students must:
- Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units including both of the following:
- Complete the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) requirements
- AThe coursework required for the AA-T in Social Justice as listed in the Moorpark College catalog.
- Obtain a minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework. While a minimum of 2.0 is required for admission, some majors may require a higher GPA. Please consult with a counselor for more information.
- Obtain a grade of “C” or better or “P” in all courses required in the major. Even though a “pass-no-pass” is allowed (Title 5 §55062), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade (A, B, or C).
- Complete requirements in residency. For students in the Ventura County Community College District, a minimum of 12 units must be completed in residence within the college district.
Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the AA-T in Social Justice Studies will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. 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 to obtain more information on university admission and transfer requirements.
| Course ID | Title | Units/Hours |
|---|---|---|
| REQUIRED CORE: 9 units | ||
| Select and complete one of the following: | ||
| SJS M110 | Introduction to Social Justice Studies | 3 |
| SOC M150 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| Select and complete one of the following: | ||
| SJS M120 | Introduction to Women's Studies | 3 |
| SJS M130 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 |
| SOC M140 | Introduction to Gender | 3 |
| Select one of the following courses articulated as lower-division preparation for any of the majors listed on the TMC Template | ||
| ANTH M02 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH M06 | Introduction to Native American Studies | 3 |
| ETHS M01 | Introduction to Chicana/o Studies | 3 |
| ETHS M10 | Introduction to African 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 |
| LIST A: Select three courses from at least two of the following areas (9 units). Courses must be related to social justice, gender/women, or ethnicity/race. | ||
| Area 1: History or Government | ||
| 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 | ||
| FTMA M108 | Women in Cinema | 3 |
| PHIL M11 | World Religions: West | 3 |
| PHIL M12 | World Religions: East | 3 |
| Area 3: Social Science | ||
| 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: Select and complete one Quantitative Reasoning and Research Methods course below: | ||
| POLS M09 | Introduction to Political Science Research Methods | 3 |
| PSY M06 | Introduction to Behavioral Research Methods | 3 |
| SOC M120 | Introduction to Research Methods | 3 |
| SOC/PSY M125 | Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences | 3 |
| Area 5: Major Preparation. | ||
| Any course articulated as lower-division preparation listed in REQUIRED CORE not already used: | ||
| ANTH M02 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH M06 | Introduction to Native American Studies | 3 |
| ANTH M09 | Sex, Gender, and Culture | 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 the Major | 18 | |
| CSU General Education-Breadth | 39 | |
| Double-Counted Units | 9 - 15 | |
| Electives Units to meet 60 CSU transferable | 12 - 18 | |
| IGETC Pattern | 37 | |
NOTE: IGETC 1C is required for all CSU applicants. Students applying to a UC or Private school may earn this ADT without IGETC 1C but will be ineligible to apply to a CSU. | ||
| Double-Counted Units | 9 - 12 | |
| Electives Units to meet 60 CSU transferable | 12 - 15 | |
| Total Units Required for the AA-T Degree | 60 | |