Social Justice Studies - Asian American Studies

Area of Emphasis Associate Degrees of Arts for Transfer (ADT) - AA1071 / AA1072
Social Justice Studies - Asian American Studies

Social Justice Studies - Asian American Studies

The Associate in Arts for Transfer in Social Justice Studies – Asian American Studies is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate programs in Social Justice or Ethnic Studies, or to programs focused in Asian American Studies. Asian American critically examines the history, issues, sociology, religion, experiences, culture, and policies relevant to Asian Americans. Students will study Asian American experiences from various groups, focusing on race, ethnicity, and the complex relations and phenomena of culture, power, oppression, equity, and equality. 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 Asian American Studies and make connections with contemporary white supremacy and racial justice issues.

  2. Read, write, and discuss orally a variety of texts written by and about Asian Americans and Asian American activism.

  3. Use art, film, music, and literature to critically examine and explore the history and struggle of Asian Americans in the United States and throughout the Asian sub-continent.

  4. Analyze the histories and experiences of Asian Americans and the contributions they have made to racial justice, social justice, and the fight for equality in the United States.

  5. Examine the ethical and moral implications inherent in the experiences of Asian Americans in their quest for social, moral, and economic justice.

  6. Compare and contrast Asian American experiences with other experiences that are a part of or separate from Asian traditions.

  7. Use qualitative and quantitative research methods in the behavioral and social sciences to better analyze issues related to Asian American Studies.

Program Requirements

Required Courses (9 Units) Units
ETS-1 Introduction to Ethnic Studies 3
ETS-40 Interdisciplinary Research Methods in Ethnic Studies 3
SOC-15
Or
SOC-25
Introduction to Women's Studies
Or
Introduction to the Sociology of Sex and Gender
 3
Or
3

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

Area 1- History or Government Units
ETS/POL-23
Race, Ethnicity, and Politics in America
 3
ETS/HIS-44
Asian American History
 3
HIS-42
History of East Asia
 3
Area 2- Arts and Humanities Units
AHS-12
Asian Art History
 3
ENG-24
Survey of Asian American Literature
 3
ETS-7
Women of Color in the United States
 3
PHI-36
Asian Philosophy
 3
Area 3 - Social Science Units
ETS/HIS-44
Asian American History
 3
SOC-10/10H
Race and Ethnic Relations / Honors Race and Ethnic Relations
 3
Area 4- Quantitative Reasoning and Research Methods (only one may be used):  Units
Math-12/12H
Statistics / Honors Statistics
 4
PSY/SOC-48
Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences
 3

Associate in Art for Transfer Degree
The Associate in Art in Social Justice Studies: Asian 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).