Student Pathway 2021−2022 Social Justice Studies AA-T
Social Justice Studies Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer
The Social Justice Studies (General) Associate in Arts Degree for Transfer is a study in the field of social justice. Whereas sociology is the study of society, the social construction of reality and social interaction with an emphasis on how social structure creates inequality based on group membership, such as ethnicity, class and gender, social justice is an interdisciplinary field of study that permits students to focus on the intersection of gender, ethnicity/race, class, and sexual orientation, as pertaining to issues of politics, economics, environment, and education. Students may study social justice issues in local, national, and international arenas, examining social movements and social changes so that they may become more informed citizens and community leaders.
Program Contact: Robin Huigen & Shilpa Ranganathan | Program Counselor: Carla Stoner-Brito
This plan allows the student to earn degrees in Sociology and Social Justice Studies.
Recommended Pathway
Semester 1:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| English 1A/1AH | Reading and Composition | 4 | CSU GE A2 | IGETC 1A |
| Mathematics 11 or Statistics 7 | Elementary Statistics | 4 | Major List A - CSU GE B4 | IGETC 2 |
| Sociology 1A | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | Major List A - CSU GE D | IGETC 4 |
| Sociology 32 | Courtship, Marriage, Divorce: Family and Interpersonal Relationships | 3 | CSU GE E |
| Semester Units: 14 | |||
- Explore transfer institutions and meet with Counselor to develop Student Educational Plan (SEP)
- Complete Canvas tutorial
- Canvas transfer site
- Social Justice Major Meet and Greet – Offer Every Fall (October)
- Meet with CCC Career Resource Center to explore major and career opportunities.
- Research campus clubs and community organizations to gain knowledge and experience.
Semester 2:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology 2 | American Minority Groups | 3 | Major Core - CSU GE D | IGETC 4 |
| Sociology 3 | Introduction to Social Justice Studies | 3 | Major Core - CSU GE D | IGETC 4 |
| Communication 1/1H or 25 | Public Speaking or Argumentation | 3 | CSU GE A1 | IGETC 1B/1C |
| Geography 1 | Physical Geography | 3 | CSU GE B1 | IGETC 5A |
| CSU GE C1 | IGETC 3A | Arts | 3 | Select 1 course from CSU GE C1 or IGETC 3A to fill this area (Art 26, Mus 16, etc.) |
| Semester Units: 15 | |||
- Meet with Counselor to ensure you are on track and make any updates needed to your SEP
Semester 3:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Sociology 1B | Critical Thinking About Social Problems | 3 | Major List A - CSU GE A3 | IGETC 4 |
| Biology 3 or Biology 10/10L | Introduction to Life Science | 4 | CSU GE B2 & B3 | IGETC 5B & 5C |
| CSU GE C2 | IGETC 3B | Humanities | 3 | Select 1 course from CSU GE C2 or IGETC 3B to fill this area |
| History 11 or 12/12H | U.S. History | 3 | CSU GE C2/D | IGETC 3B/4 |
| CSU GE Area F | Ethnic Studies | 3 | See Counselor for Recommendations |
| Semester Units: 16-19 | |||
*For transfer to UC, Soc 1B will not count for 1B, Critical Thinking. Take Comm 25, Engl 3/H, or Phil 2.
Apply to Transfer schools
CSU: 10/1-11/30 | UC: 11/1-11/30 | Privates: Dates Vary
Semester 4:
| Course Number | Course Title | Units | Advising/Action Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology 11 | Sociology of Gender | 3 | Major Core - CSU GE D | IGETC 4 |
| Political Science 2/2H | American Government | 3 | CSU GE D | IGETC 4 |
| Music 16A | Hip Hop Music and Culture | 3 | Major List A - CSU GE C1/C2 | IGETC 3A/3B (Recommended) |
| Anthropology 2 | Cultural Anthropology | 3 | Major List A - CSU GE D | IGETC 4 (Recommended) |
| Philosophy 1C/1CH | Ethics | 3 | Major List A - CSU GE C2 | IGETC 3B (Recommended elective) |
| Semester Units: 15 | |||
- Apply for degree and Certificate: January - February
- Check student portals for transfer schools that you've applied to regularly - Don't miss any important deadlines!
- This plan allows the student to earn degrees in Sociology and Social Justice
*IGETC Area 6 Requirement – Language Other Than English (UC Requirement Only)
