The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Women and Gender Studies degree is an intensive interdisciplinary liberal arts program, which provides students with tools and opportunities to discuss and critique historical and contemporary theories and practices of feminism(s) and gender identities. The curriculum enables students to think critically, analyze problems, and communicate effectively. Using women`s experiences and perspectives, students explore cultural and global issues by completing a variety of courses focusing on gender, history, culture, class, race, ethnicity, and sexuality to foster equality and understanding. Students completing this associate of arts degree will be prepared to transfer to a four-year program.
Details
Academic Plan Code:
8128
Award:
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Women and Gender Studies
Total credits required:
60-64
Award notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in each course in the program.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Analyze historic, contemporary, and recurring issues in society through the perspectives of feminist and gender theories. (WST100, ENH/WST285, HIS201, REL/WST290, REL/WST292, SOC212, WST160, WST161)
- Apply an interdisciplinary perspective to critically evaluate the interrelationship between gender and race, class, and sexual orientation. (WST100, PSY235, SOC212, WST206, WST244)
- Evaluate how gender identity was and is portrayed in various social and cultural perspectives through the lens of feminist and gender theories. (WST100, ENH/WST285, REL/WST290, REL/WST292, WST206, WST244)
- Demonstrate how feminist and gender theories and methodologies have local, national, and global applications and consequences. (WST100, REL/WST290, REL/WST292, SOC212, WST244)
- Evaluate and implement strategies to address societal and power inequities to improve women`s status and promote social justice and human rights for all genders. (WST100, PSY235, REL/WST290, SOC212)
- Critically assess the impact of popular culture in shaping individual and collective gender identities. (WST100, ENH/WST284, ENH/WST285, HUM/WST209, WST160, WST161)
- Communicate using research in varied settings, both orally and in writing, in a culturally responsive manner. (WST100, AFR/WST207, ENH190, ENH202, ENH/WST285, HIS201, HLR/WST286, PSY101, PSY230, PSY277, (COM), (CRE), [CS], [FYC], [HU], [MA], [SG], [SQ])
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 3 | |
| WST100 | Introduction to Women`s and Gender Studies | 3 |
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 0-29 | |
| Complete all courses in the transfer option that best aligns with your academic and professional goals. If your intended transfer institution is not listed, then select a combination of courses from the transfer options listed in order to meet the minimum credits required in the Restricted Electives section. Consult with an academic, faculty, or program advisor to prevent exceeding your university transfer program`s maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | ||
| Subplan 1: Arizona State University (Tempe), Bachelor of Arts, Women and Gender Studies | ||
| Select three (3) credits that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalency or a departmental elective (DEC) in the WST prefix. | 3 | |
| Select three (3) credits from the following: | ||
| ENH/WST284 | 19th Century Women Writers | 3 |
| ENH/WST285 | Contemporary Women Writers | 3 |
| HIS201 | History of Women in America | 3 |
| HUM/WST209 | Women and Films | 3 |
| PSY235 | Psychology of Gender | 3 |
| REL/WST290 | Women and World Religions | 3 |
| SOC212 | Gender and Society | 3 |
| WST+++ Any WST Women`s studies course | 1-3 | |
| Foreign Language Credits: | 0-20 | |
| Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. | ||
| ARB+++ any ARB Arabic course | ||
| CHI+++ any CHI Chinese course | ||
| FRE+++ any FRE French course | ||
| GER+++ any GER German course | ||
| ITA+++ any ITA Italian course | ||
| JPN+++ any JPN Japanese course | ||
| SPA+++ any SPA Spanish course | ||
| SLG+++ any SLG Sign Language | 0-20 | |
| Subplan 2: Arizona State University (West), Bachelor of Arts, Social and Cultural Analysis (Women and Gender Studies) | ||
| Language and Cultures Credits: | 0-20 | |
| Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. This requirement may also be satisfied after transfer to ASU though various upper division course options. Recommend students satisfy this requirement after transfer to ASU unless proficient at the elementary level (102 or equivalent). | ||
| ARB+++ any ARB Arabic course | ||
| CHI+++ any CHI Chinese course | ||
| FRE+++ any FRE French course | ||
| GER+++ any GER German course | ||
| ITA+++ any ITA Italian course | ||
| JPN+++ any JPN Japanese course | ||
| SPA+++ any SPA Spanish course | ||
| SLG+++ any SLG Sign Language | 0-20 | |
| Subplan 3: Arizona State University (West), Bachelor of Science, Women and Gender Studies | ||
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSY230 | Introduction to Statistics | 3 |
| Language and Cultures Credits: | 0-20 | |
| Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. This requirement may also be satisfied after transfer to ASU though various upper division course options. Recommend students satisfy this requirement after transfer to ASU unless proficient at the elementary level (102 or equivalent). | ||
| ARB+++ any ARB Arabic course | ||
| CHI+++ any CHI Chinese course | ||
| FRE+++ any FRE French course | ||
| GER+++ any GER German course | ||
| ITA+++ any ITA Italian course | ||
| JPN+++ any JPN Japanese course | ||
| SPA+++ any SPA Spanish course | ||
| SLG+++ any SLG Sign Language | 0-20 | |
| Subplan 4: Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Science, Women`s and Gender Studies | ||
| Select six (6) credits that transfer to NAU as direct equivalencies or departmental electives in the WGS prefix. | 6 | |
| Select 0 to 12 credits from the following: | ||
| ENH190 | Introduction to US Ethnic Literature | 3 |
| ENH202 | World Literature After the Renaissance | 3 |
| ENH/WST285 | Contemporary Women Writers | 3 |
| HIS201 | History of Women in America (3) OR | |
| WST160 | Women and the Early American Experience (3) OR | |
| WST161 | American Women Since 1920 (3) | 3 |
| PSY277 | Psychology of Human Sexuality | 3 |
| SOC212 | Gender and Society | 3 |
| Subplan 5: University of Arizona, Bachelor of Arts, Women`s Studies | ||
| AFR/WST207 | Black Women (3) OR | |
| HLR/WST286 | Women and Health: Body/Mind/Spirit/Connection (3) OR | |
| WST160 | Women and the Early American Experience (3) OR | |
| WST161 | American Women Since 1920 (3) OR | |
| WST206 | La Mujer (3) | 3 |
| HIS201 | History of Women in America | 3 |
| REL/WST292 | Goddess Religions (3) OR | |
| WST244 | Women in Muslim Societies (3) | 3 |
| Foreign Language Credits: | 0-20 | |
| Complete a language course at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent), including American Sign Language IV with a C or better OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment. | ||
| ARB+++ any ARB Arabic course | ||
| CHI+++ any CHI Chinese course | ||
| FRE+++ any FRE French course | ||
| GER+++ any GER German course | ||
| ITA+++ any ITA Italian course | ||
| JPN+++ any JPN Japanese course | ||
| SPA+++ any SPA Spanish course | ||
| SLG+++ any SLG Sign Language | 0-20 | |
| AGEC-A | Credits: 20-38 | |
| A single course with an [HU], [SB], [L], or [SG/SQ] designation may also be used to satisfy the Oral Communication, Critical Reading, or Awareness Area ([C], [G] and/or [H]) requirement(s). See the AGEC Matrix for course designations.
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| First-Year Composition [FYC] | Credits: 6 | |
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND | |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) | 6 |
| Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] | Credits: 3 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Literacy and Critical Inquiry [L] area. | 3 | |
| Mathematics [MA] | Credits: 3-6 | |
| MAT140 | College Mathematics (5) OR | |
| MAT141 | College Mathematics (4) OR | |
| MAT142 | College Mathematics (3) OR | |
| Any approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area. | 3-6 | |
| Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] | Credits: 0-3 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Applications [CS] area | ||
| OR | ||
| Met by PSY230 in Restricted Electives | 0-3 | |
| Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] | Credits: 0-6 | |
| Any approved general education courses in the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area | ||
| OR | ||
| Met by ENH190, ENH202, ENH/WST284, ENH/WST285, HUM/WST209, or REL/WST290 in Restricted Electives. | 0-6 | |
| Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] | Credits: 0-3 | |
| Met by WST100 in Required Courses | ||
| AND | ||
| Any approved general education courses in the Social-Behavioral Sciences [SB] area (3) OR | ||
| Met by HIS201, PSY101, PSY235, PSY277, SOC212, or WST161 in Restricted Electives. | 0-3 | |
| Natural Sciences [SG]/[SQ] | Credits: 8 | |
| Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area (4) AND | ||
| Any approved general education course in the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area (4). | 8 | |
| Awareness Areas | Credits: 0-3 | |
| These requirements may be shared with Core Requirements. | ||
| Cultural Diversity in the US [C] | Credits: 0 | |
| Historical/Global Awareness [H]/[G] | Credits: 0-3 | |
| Any approved general education course with the Historical [H] or Global [G] awareness area designation | ||
| OR | ||
| Met by ENH190, ENH202, HIS201, REL/WST209, WST160, or WST161 in Restricted Electives. | 0-3 | |
| MCCCD Additional Requirements | ||
| MCCCD Additional Requirements | Credits: 0-6 | |
| Courses in this area may also be applied to the AGEC Core Requirements. To minimize total credits required for degree and maximize transferable credits, it is recommended that courses be selected that meet more than one requirement wherever possible. | ||
| Oral Communication | Credits: 0-3 | |
| COM100 | Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR | |
| COM110 | Interpersonal Communication (3) OR | |
| COM225 | Public Speaking (3) OR | |
| COM230 | Small Group Communication (3) | 3 |
| Critical Reading | Credits: 0-3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR | |
| Equivalent as indicated by assessment (0) | 0-3 | |
General Electives
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 0-28 | |
| Select additional courses 100-level or higher to complete a minimum of 60 semester credits but no more than a total of 64 semester credits. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor. | ||
| The following courses are recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies: | ||
| ASB211 | Women in Other Cultures | 3 |
| ENH/WST284 | 19th Century Women Writers | 3 |
| ENH/WST285 | Contemporary Women Writers | 3 |
| HIS201 | History of Women in America | 3 |
| HLR/WST286 | Women and Health: Body/Mind/Spirit/Connection | 3 |
| HUM/WST209 | Women and Films | 3 |
| PSY235 | Psychology of Gender | 3 |
| REL/WST290 | Women and World Religion | 3 |
| SOC212 | Gender and Society | 3 |
| WST120 | Gender, Class, and Race | 3 |
| WST128 | Law and Violence Against Women | 3 |
| WST160 | Women and the Early American Experience | 3 |
| WST161 | American Women Since 1920 | 3 |
| WST200 | Essential Feminist Writing | 3 |
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