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Apr 19, 2024
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2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Gender and Sexuality Associate of Arts
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The curriculum in the Gender and Sexuality Studies Associate of Arts program is designed to provide the transfer student with a critical understanding of how gender and sexuality as socially constructed forms of identity, are rooted in belief structures, historical processes, political systems and social and economic institutions. The focus of academic inquiry is on how gender and sexuality interact with other systems of inequality and privilege such as race, class, ethnicity, nationality, religion, and ability to shape the lives of women and men in the United States and around the world. The program offers the opportunity to achieve an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Gender and Sexuality Studies by providing the necessary breadth in the field, an introduction to the methods used in the study of gender and sexuality, and the ability to complete both major preparatory coursework along with courses required for general education. While a baccalaureate or higher degree is recommended for those considering this major, earning an Associate degree may support entry-level positions as a staff member in human services departments, advocate for victims of domestic violence and hate crimes; and a staff member in a women’s health clinic, social service agency, or human rights organization.
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Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students who complete this program will be able to:
- Explain how gender and sexuality are socially or culturally constructed identities.
- Discuss how gender and sexuality intersect with other structures of power and privilege to shape individuals’ lives.
- Articulate an interdisciplinary understanding of gender and gender dynamics.
- Explain diversity and difference in human experience based on factors such as gender, race, class, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, and ability.
- Describe key theories and concepts in the fields of women’s, gender, and sexuality studies.
- Analyze social problems as they relate to gender and sexuality.
REQUIRED COURSES:
| Course ID |
Title |
Units |
| GSS 10 or |
Introduction to Women’s Studies |
3 |
| GSS 10H and |
Honors Introduction to Women’s Studies |
3 |
| GSS 15 |
Introduction to Queer Studies |
3 |
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Select from Restricted Electives |
12 |
TOTAL UNITS FOR THE MAJOR:
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18
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| Restricted Electives: Select four (4) courses |
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| ANTH 21 |
Women, Gender, and Culture - Cross-Cultural Perspectives |
3 |
| COMM 8 |
Gender Communication |
3 |
| CTVR 9 |
Women in Cinema and Television |
3 |
| GSS 11H |
Honors Introduction to Feminist Theory |
3 |
| GSS 31 |
Gender and Popular Culture |
3 |
| GSS 120 |
Women and Careers |
3 |
| HIST 21 |
Women in United States History - A Multi-Cultural Perspective |
3 |
| HLTH 3 |
Women’s Health Issues |
3 |
| PSYC 21 |
The Psychology of Women |
3 |
| SOC 21 |
Women in Contemporary Society |
3 |
*Course has a prerequisite, corequisite, limitation, or recommended preparation; see course description.
Associate of Arts Degree
Complete a minimum of 60 units including the total number of units described above and the General Education requirements with an overall GPA of 2.0 to qualify for the Associate of Arts degree. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Saddleback College.
General Education Requirements for Associate Degrees
Refer to the Graduation Requirements or to the CSU-GE and IGETC patterns in this catalog for specific courses which meet general education requirements. Refer to ASSIST.org and to the transfer institution’s catalog for transfer requirements.
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