Social Justice Studies: LGBTQ Studies
Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T) Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Studies · Las Positas College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
The Associate in Arts in Social Justice Studies: LGBTQ Studies for Transfer is designed for prospective California State University (CSU) transfer students who are preparing for careers in the field of Social Justice Studies: LGBTQ Studies. Completion of the Social Justice Studies: LGBTQ Studies Transfer degree will provide a streamlined pathway for transfer to a CSU campus with a Social Justice Studies: LGBTQ Studies or similar major. Examples of CSU majors include American Studies, Gender Studies, Liberal Studies w/ Option in Interdisciplinary Studies in Culture & Society, Sociology - Concentraiton in Race, Class, and Gender, Sociology with Inequalities and Diversity Option, Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, and Women's Studies. Students should consult with a counselor to determine whether or not this degree is the best option for their transfer goals. General education requirements should be selected carefully based on the intended transfer institution; please see a counselor for details if you are pursuing transfer to the UC system.
Program Learning Outcome(s)
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Discuss the social, economic, political, intellectual and cultural contributions of LGBTQ+ people of the past and present.
- Synthesize the relationships between epistemological frameworks used in LGBTQ+ studies and those used in other areas (i.e., Queer Theory, Feminist Theory, and Critial Theory).
- Compare and contrast the key methodologies utilized in LGBTQ+ studies.
Completion Requirements
- Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following:
- The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC).
- 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. Associate Degrees for Transfer (ADT’s) also require that students must earn a "C" (or "P") or better in all courses required for the major or area of emphasis.
Social Justice Studies: LGBTQ Studies (AA-T): Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Core: Select Three (9 Units) | ||
| LGBT 1 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3 |
| SOC 3 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
| WMST 1 | Introduction to Women’s Studies | 3 |
| orWMST 2 | Global Perspective of Women | 3 |
| orSOC 11 | Sociology of Gender | 3 |
| List A: Select Three Courses from at least Two of the Following Areas (9-10 Units) | ||
| Area 1: History or Government | - | |
| HIST 32 | U.S. Women's History | 3 |
| Area 2: Arts and Humanities | - | |
| ENG 32 | U.S. Women's Literature | 3 |
| HUMN 4 | Global Cinemas | 3 |
| PHIL 5 | Feminist Philosophy | 3 |
| RELS 3 | Introduction to Women's Spirituality | 3 |
| Area 3: Social Science | - | |
| GS 1 | Introduction to Global Studies | 3 |
| GS 2 | Political, Economic, and Cultural Globalization | 3 |
| HEA 3 | Women's Health | 3 |
| HEA 11 | Health and Social Justice | 3 |
| LGBT 2 | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 3 | Introduction to Social Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 13 | Psychology of Women | 3 |
| Area 4: Quantitative Reasoning | - | |
| STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics | 4 |
| Total Units for the Major | 18-19 | |
| Additional General Education and Elective Units | ||
| See the Las Positas College California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) pattern for a listing of areas and courses. Double counting courses in GE and the major is permissible. The number of units that may be double counted will depend on the entry point to the degree program and the optional course(s) taken. Elective units must be CSU transferable. Consult with an adviser or a counselor to plan the courses necessary to achieve your academic goal. | 41-42 | |
| Total | 60 | |