Social Justice Studies for Transfer: African American Studies
Associate in Arts Degree Sociology · MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Students completing this associate degree will have completed lower-division major preparation requirements for an African American Studies degree, an emphasis or option within a social justice/African American Studies degree, or a degree considered similar to African American Studies at a participating California State University (CSU) campus.
Following transfer to a participating CSU campus, students will be required to complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor's degree; however, some CSU campuses accepting this degree may require additional lower-division major preparation. This degree may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus not accepting this degree or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a MiraCosta College counselor for further information regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as an African American Studies major and to determine which CSU campuses are participating in this program.
Graduation Requirements
- Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units.
- Complete all courses in the major with a “C” or "P" or better.
- Complete the Cal-GETC general education pattern.
- Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable grade point average of 2.0.
- Complete a minimum of 12 semester units in residence at MiraCosta College.
Program Student Learning Outcome
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to assess the impact of historical and cultural African American experiences in the United States and examine how those influences shape the contemporary African American experience.
Course Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| SOCI 207 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| orETHN 207 | Race and Ethnic Relations | |
| SOCI 120 | Introduction to Women's Studies | 3 |
| orSOCI 130 | Introduction to Gender Studies | |
| orSOCI 140 | Introduction to LGBT Studies | |
| SOCI 105 | Introduction to Justice Studies | 3 |
| List A: Choose three courses (only one course from Area 4 may be used). | 9-10 | |
| BLST 100 | Introduction to Black Studies | |
| orHIST 145 | African American History to 1877 | |
| orHIST 146 | African American History Since 1877 | |
| DRAM 222 | Introduction to Black Theater | |
| LIT 122 | Introduction to African American Literature | |
| SOCI 125 | Introduction to Statistics in Sociology | |
| Total Units | 18-19 | |
Notes:
- All courses listed satisfy a general education requirement on the Cal-GETC pattern. To ensure this degree is completed with no more than 60 units, students should select courses that will also satisfy a general education requirement.
- Students are strongly advised to select courses that meet lower-division major preparation requirements at their transfer university and to complete the History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer.