Women’s and Gender Studies, A.A.

The curriculum in the Women’s and Gender Studies Associate Degree program is designed to provide the student the opportunity to achieve an Associate degree. While a baccalaureate or higher degree is recommended for those considering professional careers related to this field, earning the Associate degree would demonstrate commitment to the major. Attainment of an Associate degree may support attempts to gain entry-level employment.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students who complete this program will be able to:

Articulate an interdisciplinary understanding of gender and gender dynamics.
Explain diversity and difference gender, race, class, sexual orientation, nationality, religion, and ability.
Analyze social problems as they relate to gender and inequality.
Evaluate various career options related to women’s and gender studies.

Core Requirement

WS 10 INTRODUCTION TO WOMEN’S STUDIES 3 Units

Majors must also select a minimum of 17 units from the following courses:

ANTH 21 WOMEN, GENDER, AND CULTURE - CROSS-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES 3 Units
ART 21 - WOMEN AND ART 3 Units
CTVR 9 WOMEN IN CINEMA AND TELEVISION 3 Units
HIST 21 WOMEN IN UNITED STATES HISTORY - A MULTICULTURAL PERSPECTIVE 3 Units
HLTH 3 WOMEN’S HEALTH ISSUES 3 Units
MUS 29 - WOMEN, MUSIC, AND SOCIETY 3 Units
PSYC 21 THE PSYCHOLOGY OF WOMEN 3 Units
SOC 21 WOMEN IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY 3 Units
SP 8 GENDER COMMUNICATION 3 Units
WS 120 WOMEN AND CAREERS 3 Units

Total Units for the Major: 20

Associate in 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 in 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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