Social Justice: General

Minimum Units Required: 60.0 units

The Associate in Arts in Social Justice: General for Transfer at Solano Community College prepares students to provide social leadership in creating greater equity and inclusion in the local community and in larger societal contexts. With a focus on Ethnic Studies, and Gender and Sexuality Studies, Social Justice Studies majors are given opportunities to critically examine the experiences of various communities in relation to issues of power and social inequality. The program’s interdisciplinary coursework allows students exposure to a variety of theoretical frameworks including Psychology, English, Sociology, History, Art, Political Science, Communications and more, as well as the fundamentals of methodology needed for social inquiry. Critical thinking and problem solving are emphasized throughout the program, especially in the analysis of historical and current examples of social engagement and change. Social Justice Studies provides a strong academic preparation for upper division coursework, a range of career paths, and meaningful social awareness and public engagement over students’ lifetimes. The Associate in Arts in Social Justice: General is fully transferable to the CSU. Students who meet the CSU’s minimum eligibility requirements are guaranteed priority admission to a CSU campus, though not necessarily to a particular campus or major. With this degree you will be required to take no more than 60 semester or 90 quarter units after transfer to complete a bachelor’s degree if you transfer into a program at the CSU that’s similar to the Associate in Arts in Social Justice: General for Transfer. To earn the Associate in Arts in Social Justice: General for Transfer, students must: 1. Complete 60 semester units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: a. The California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) b. A minimum of 18 semester units in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by Solano Community College District 2. Obtain a minimum grade point average of 2.0 3. Complete all courses within the major with a minimum grade of C or P if taken on a Pass/No Pass basis

Program Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge of the unique experiences and social, artistic, and intellectual contributions of key social groups studied.

• Identify and analyze historical and modern-day factors that contribute to social inequities in the United States and globally, especially those related to race, gender, and sexuality.

• Apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills to complex social issues related to equality, inclusion, and social justice.

Program Requirements