The Associate in Arts in Social Justice Studies: General for Transfer (Social Justice Studies: General AA-T) is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in a “similar” major at a CSU campus. 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 CSU’s Associate Degree for Transfer Major and Campus Search webpage and seek guidance from an Oxnard College counselor. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not necessarily to a particular campus or major.

To earn an AA-T in Social Justice Studies: General degree, students must:

1. Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units including both of the following:
   1. Certified completion of the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth (CSU GE-Breadth) requirements.
   2. A minimum of 18 semester units in the Social Justice Studies: General major as listed in the Oxnard College catalog.
2. 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.
3. 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 § 55063), it is highly recommended that students complete their major courses with a letter grade.

4. 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 district.

Students transferring to a CSU campus that accepts the Social Justice Studies: General 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.

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It is strongly recommended that wherever possible students take a course that directly relates to their intended major at their transfer institution.

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Courses cannot fulfill more than one requirement within the major, even if the course is listed as a choice in more than one area. 

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to: 

• Identify and apply interdisciplinary perspectives and theories relevant to social justice studies.
• Demonstrate an awareness of issues relevant to social justice studies including race/ethnicity, gender, sexuality and identity.