# Social Justice Studies for Transfer: Gender Studies (Associate in Arts Degree)

MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Sociology

Source: https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/sociology/

Students completing this associate degree will have completed lower-division major preparation requirements for a gender studies degree, an emphasis or option within a social justice/gender studies degree, or a degree considered similar to gender 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 counselor for further information regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as a social justice/gender 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 Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to do the following:

-   Articulate gender dynamics in face-to-face interaction, group settings, and large-scale social institutions.

**Course Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | |  |
| SOCI 130 | Introduction to Gender Studies | 3 |
| SOCI 140 | Introduction to LGBT Studies | 3 |
| SOCI 207 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| **List A:** | |  |
| SOCI C1000 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| or SOCI C1000H | Introduction to Sociology - Honors |  |
| SOCI 105 | Introduction to Justice Studies | 3 |
| PSYC 104 | Statistics for Behavioral Science | 4 |
| or PSYC 104H | Statistics for Behavioral Science (Honors) |  |
| or SOCI 125 | Introduction to Statistics in Sociology |  |
| **Total Units** | | **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.