SOCIAL JUSTICE STUDIES

Social Justice Studies is an interdisciplinary program with an emphasis on equity and social change.� The Associate in Arts in Social Justice Studies for Transfer (AA-T) degree at Cuesta College prepares students for transfer into such majors as Ethnic Studies, Gender / Queer Studies, Women's Studies, and Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding.� This course of study explores the experiences of individuals from marginalized populations and their complex relations as well as the phenomena of culture, power, oppression, equity, and social change. _________________________________ The Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T in Social Justice Studies) is a special degree offered at California Community Colleges. Students who earn an AA-T degree in Social Justice Studies�will be prepared to transfer and are guaranteed admission to a campus within the California State University (CSU) system in Social Justice Studies�or a similar major, although not necessarily to a specific campus. Students who complete an AA-T are given priority consideration when applying to a particular program that is similar to the student�s community college major and will be given a special GPA advantage when applying to CSU impacted campuses or majors. Students who are planning to pursue an AA-T are strongly advised to meet with a counselor for additional information about this transfer program. The Cuesta College AA-T degree in Social Justice Studies�requires: (1) Completion of 60 semester units or 90 quarter units that are eligible for transfer to the California State University, including both of the following: (A) The Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or the California State University General Education � Breadth Requirements. (B) A minimum of 18 semester units or 27 quarter uni ts in a major or area of emphasis, as determined by the community college district. (2) Obtainment of a minimum grade point average of 2.0. (3) Earn a 'C' or better grade in all courses required for the major area of emphasis. A "P" (Pass) grade is an acceptable grade for courses in the major