Social Justice Studies - African American Studies

Social Justice Studies - African American Studies

The Associate in Arts for Transfer in Social Justice: African American Studies is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate programs in Africana Studies/African American Studies/Black Studies/Pan African Studies. The Social Justice: African American Studies will grant students with the opportunity to examine, analyze, and explore African Americans historically, socially, and politically. By employing a multi-disciplinary approach, this program shall allow students to thoroughly consider theoretical frameworks that have impacted the lives of African people in the United States. These theoretical infrastructures primarily include race, gender, and sexuality. Moreover, this course will expose students to the expanse of the African Diaspora, allowing students to recognize connections between African-Americans and African people who lived and are living in the Caribbean, Latin America, and Europe. California Community College students who are awarded an ADT are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses.

Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this area of emphasis, the successful student should be able to:

1. Understand the historical foundations of Black Studies and make connections with contemporary white supremacy and racial justice issues.

2. Read, write and discuss orally a variety of primary and secondary texts about African people in the United States and the African Diaspora.

3. Use art, film, music, and literature to critically examine and explore the history and struggle of African people in the United States and the African Diaspora.

4. Analyze the histories and experiences of African people and the contributions they have made to social justice and the fight for equality in the United States and the African Diaspora.

5. Examine the ethical and moral implications inherent in the experiences of African people in the United States and throughout the African Diaspora in their quest for social, moral and economic justice.

6. Compare and contrast the African American experience with other experiences that are a part of the African Diaspora.

Elective Courses - Choose three courses from at least two areas:

Associate in Art for Transfer Degree
The Associate in Art in Social Justice: African American Studies for Transfer degree will be awarded upon completion of 60 California State University (CSU) transferable units including the above major requirements and the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) or California State University General Education (CSUGE) requirements and with a minimum grade point average of 2.0. All courses in the major must be completed with a grade of 'C' or better (or a 'P' if taken as Pass/No Pass).