ADT in Social Justice Studies, General
The ADT in Social Justice Studies is intended to meet the lower division requirements for various Social Science majors (or similar majors) at a CSU for students interested in baccalaureate programs in Social Justice, Ethnic Studies, Women or Gender Studies, or programs focused on ethnic groups such as Chicano/Latino Studies, African American Studies, Asian American Studies, or Native American Studies. Social Justice Studies explores the experiences of individuals from different interdisciplinary studies of different groups and the complex relations and phenomena of culture, power, oppression, equity, and equality from the perspective of what is fair and just.
This degree is designed to appeal to the student who is interested in learning about the experiences of marginalized groups and those going into majors such as: Sociology, History, Political Science, Women’s Studies, Race and Ethnic Studies.
*Students are advised to check with the Counseling Department for the courses accepted into the various majors that fall under the umbrella of “Social Justice” at four-year institutions where they seek transfer.
A.S.-Transfer Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Social Justice Studies A.A.-Transfer Degree will:
- Students will be able to identify and analyze the causes of race and gender inequality in the United States.
- Students will identify and analyze social policies that have the potential to alleviate race and gender inequalities.
Students receiving this transfer degree must meet the following requirements:
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education - Breadth Requirements.
- A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district.
- Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0.
ADTs also require that students must earn a "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: Select nine (9) units from the following courses: | ||
| Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 | |
| Race and Ethnicity | 3 | |
| Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 | |
| Introduction to Sociology | 3 | |
or SOC 201H | Introduction to Sociology - Honors | |
| Introduction to Gender | 3 | |
| List A: Select three (3) courses from at least two (2) of the following areas: | ||
| Area 1 - History and Government | ||
| History of the African-Americans to 1876 | 3 | |
| History of the African-Americans since 1876 | 3 | |
| Latin American Culture and Civilization | 3 | |
| History of Latin America to 1825 | 3 | |
| History of Modern Latin America | 3 | |
| History of Mexico | 3 | |
| History of Women in the United States | 3 | |
| Area 2 - Arts and Humanities | ||
| Chinese I | 5 | |
| Chinese II | 5 | |
| American Latino Literature | 3 | |
| Introduction to Women's Literature | 3 | |
| Introduction to Peace Studies - Saving Civilization | 3 | |
| Spanish Civilization | 3 | |
| Japanese I | 5 | |
| Japanese II | 5 | |
| Spanish I | 5 | |
or SPAN 101H | Spanish I - Honors | |
| Spanish II | 5 | |
or SPAN 102H | Spanish II - Honors | |
| Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers I | 5 | |
| Intermediate Spanish for Spanish Speakers II | 5 | |
| Area 3 - Social Science | ||
| Sex and Gender in Cross Cultural Perspectives | 3 | |
or ANTH 216H | Sex and Gender in a Cross Cultural Perspective - Honors | |
| Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies | 3 | |
| Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 | |
| Psychology of Women | 3 | |
| Area 4 - Quantitative Reasoning and Research Methods - Only one (1) course may be used from this area | ||
| Introductory Statistics 1 | 4 | |
| Statistics for the Social and Behavioral Sciences | 3 | |
| Research Methods in Psychology | 4 | |
| Area 5 - Major Preparation (electives) | ||
| Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 | |
or ANTH 210H | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - Honors | |
| Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 | |
or ECON 101H | Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors | |
| Principles of Microeconomics | 3 | |
| Cultural Geography | 3 | |
| Great Religions of the World | 3 | |
| Introduction to Psychology | 3 | |
or PSY 101H | Introduction to Psychology - Honors | |
| Total Units | 18-23 | |
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MATH 165 is degree applicable with or without MATH 065. If taken with MATH 065, only the units for MATH 165 will be counted towards the degree.
2-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.
*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
Note: Co-requisite MATH course (2 units) and/or substitute ENGL 101E (5 units) may be needed based on placement.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| SOC 201 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| COUN 160 | Strategies for College Success | 3 |
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H |
Reading and Composition or Reading and Composition - Honors |
4 |
| MATH 165 or MATH 165H |
Introductory Statistics or Introductory Statistics - Honors |
4 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| SPCH 100 |
Interpersonal Communication or Interpersonal Communication - Honors or Public Address or Public Address - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ETHN 101 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| ANTH 212 | Introduction to Physical Anthropology | 3 |
| ANTH 212L | Introduction to Physical Anthropology Lab | 1 |
| ENGL 103 or ENGL 103H |
Composition and Critical Thinking or Composition and Critical Thinking - Honors |
3 |
| HIST 111 |
History of the African-Americans to 1876 or History of the African-Americans since 1876 or History of Women in the United States |
3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| ARCH 250 |
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art or History of Photography or Introduction to the Visual Arts or Motion Picture Appreciation or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors or History of Dance or History of Rock and Roll or Introduction to Theatre Arts or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| SOC 118 | Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| SOC 220 | Introduction to Gender | 3 |
| PSY 101 or PSY 101H |
Introduction to Psychology or Introduction to Psychology - Honors |
3 |
| ASTR 115 |
Planetary Astronomy or Planetary Astronomy - Honors or Life In The Universe or Physical Oceanography or Introduction to Forest Ecology or Physical Geography or Introduction to Weather and Climate |
3 |
| Units | 12 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| ARCH 250 |
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art or History of Photography or Introduction to the Visual Arts or Motion Picture Appreciation or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors or History of Dance or History of Rock and Roll or Introduction to Theatre Arts or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| PSY 203 | Research Methods in Psychology | 4 |
| SOC 130 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 |
| ANTH 216 |
Sex and Gender in Cross Cultural Perspectives or Sex and Gender in a Cross Cultural Perspective - Honors or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies or Introduction to Social Psychology or Psychology of Women |
3 |
| ANTH 210 |
Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or Introduction to Cultural Anthropology - Honors or Cultural Geography or Philosophy/Logic |
3 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Total Units | 61 | |
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.