Associate of Arts in Ethnic Studies

The Associate in Arts in Social Justice: Ethnic Studies for Transfer Degree, (AA-T SJS Ethnic Studies) is designed to prepare students for a seamless transfer with junior status and priority admission to their CSU campus to a program or major in Ethnic Studies or similar major for completion of a baccalaureate degree. Students are required to complete: Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education – Breadth Requirements. (B) 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. Students must earn a C or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis. No more than 60 semester units are required. The Associate in Arts in Social Justice: Ethnic Studies for Transfer Degree, (AA-T SJS Ethnic Studies) will also assist Ethnic Studies major students to transfer to a U.C. or other baccalaureate institutions. Students are advised to consult with a counselor to verify transfer requirements.Program Learning OutcomesEvaluate and Research: Evaluate the development of the field of Ethnic Studies, and utilize research methodologies and scholarship within the field to produce research papers.Analysis: Effectively employ social science methodologies in the analysis of issues related to Ethnic Studies.Identify and describe the general history of racialethnic people in the U.S.