Associate in Arts in Social Justice Studies for Transfer - Gender Studies in California United States | MiraCosta College

Students who earn this associate degree will fulfill the lower-division prerequisites for a gender studies program, a social justice/gender studies concentration, or a similar degree at participating California State University (CSU) institutions. After transferring to an eligible CSU campus, students will need to complete a maximum of 60 additional units to earn their bachelor's degree, though some campuses may require extra lower-division coursework. This degree might not suit students planning to transfer to non-participating CSU campuses or institutions outside the CSU system. MiraCosta counselors can provide guidance on the optimal transfer pathway for social justice/gender studies majors and confirm which CSU campuses accept this degree. Graduates of this program will demonstrate the ability to: analyze gender dynamics in interpersonal, group, and institutional contexts; explain how gender intersects with race, class, sexuality, ethnicity, age, ability, and other identities to influence societal experiences; and discuss historical and contemporary issues affecting LGBTQA communities.