Associate of Arts - Social Justice Studies: Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies - Transfer

The program's area of emphasis studies the history, sociology, and politics of women, gender, and sexuality in society. The area of emphasis examines gender and sexuality-based oppression throughout history, and also the ways in which women have taken power over their lives. Students will better understand the impact of women, gender and sexuality on various cultures at various times and evaluate changing social patterns and the effects of institutions and cultural assumptions. The Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies area of emphasis can lead to a variety of careers including a community organizer, political lobbyist and political strategist. This degree may also prepare the student for further study at the baccalaureate level.

Upon completion of the program, students will demonstrate through oral and written work a familiarity with the basic principles from the field of women's, gender and sexuality studies and feminist theories and be prepared to pursue further study at the baccalaureate level. In addition students will be proficient in the research, analytical, and communication skills necessary to present an analysis of the challenges facing women in the world today and the proposed solutions to these challenges.