The Associate in Arts in Social Justice Studies for Transfer (AA-T) Degree is intended to meet the lower division requirements for various Social Justice B.A. degrees. The Social Justice Studies degree is an interdisciplinary degree that engages students in examining identity issues such as gender, race, class, ethnicity, and nationality as they intersect with the social justice issues of racism, sexism, classism, terrorism, and other oppressive structures within society. This degree is designed to appeal to the student who is interested in learning about the experiences of marginalized groups and those going into majors such as Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, English, History, Political Science, Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and Race and Ethnic Studies.
Program Learning Outcomes
This program is intended to provide an interdisciplinary perspective to social justice issues related to intersectional identity in order to promote a more informed perspective and empower students with resources for self and community advocacy.
Career/Industries
- Civil Rights/Immigration Lawyer
- Paralegal/Legal Assistant
- Social and Community Service Managers
- Social Worker