Do you ever find yourself wondering how to make the world a better place? A world where people are treated fairly and where there is compassion and empathy for the differences that make us all unique? If so, turn your passion for protest into a study of Social Justice!
Social justice is the pursuit for equality in opportunity and political structures for all people. Allan Hancock College's program focuses on how differences in race, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality lead to inequities in society. And, more importantly, what can be done about it.
The Associate in Arts for Transfer in social justice studies: LGBTQ studies prepares students to transfer to a four-year university where they can complete their studies. Individuals with degrees in social justice are prepared to pursue careers in government, law enforcement, social work, community education, with human rights advocacy groups and more
This program will help you to:
- understand social justice and injustice
- understand differences in race, gender, and sexual orientation
- develop critical thinking skills
- create a more equitable society
- communicate more effectively
Suggested Course Sequence
The "Suggested Course Sequence" is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite: Placement based upon Allan Hancock College's placement policy.
Designed to help students enhance their analytical reading and writing skills using a wide variety of texts. Emphasizes college-level expository essay construction, communication, and research methods leading to the preparation and writing of a research paper.
This introductory course examines a wide range of issues related to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, and how those issues impact family, education and the community.
Select one course from this list.
Select one course from this list.
Total Units:
14
Spring Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
This course examines the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer community in the 21st century including issues, events, and activism impacting LGBTQ families and education.
Prerequisite: MATH 331 or Placement according to AHC placement policy.
A study of descriptive and inferential statistics including applications in the behavioral and natural sciences. Topics include classification and analysis of data, probability, distributions, sampling, the binomial, normal, t, F, and chi-square distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, analysis of variance and non-parametric methods. Calculators and/or computers will be used throughout.
Choose one of the following courses:
- ENGL 103, Critical Thinking and Composition
- PHIL 112, Logic
- PHIL 114, Critical Thinking
- COMM 106, Argumentation and Debate
Recommended one from this list:
- POLS 101, Introduction to Political Science
- POLS 103, American Government
Or choose a course from this list.
Note: Recommended courses also fulfill CSU US History and American Institutions Graduation Requirement
A survey course in the science of society, which examines major sociological, processes and structures with particular attention to American society. Emphases are placed upon basic sociological concepts, social institutions, social issues, and the connections between individual consciousness and the broader socio-historical context.
Total Units:
16
Fall Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
A survey and analysis of ethnic groups and their relations in the United States including the stratification systems, prejudice, and discrimination. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for ES 101.
This course is an introductory overview of the human sexual condition from the perspective of the diverse cultures, sociological and psychological aspects within the United States as well as other countries/cultures. Students will be encouraged to become aware of their own sexual values, attitudes and related behaviors as well as being tolerant of sexual expression/orientation different from their own experience. This course will emphasize social patterns of sexual behavior, sexuality lifespan, sexual norms and abnormalities as well as historical and current sexual problems.
Select one course from this list.
Select one course from this list.
A survey and analysis of ethnic groups and their relations in the United States including the stratification systems, prejudice and discrimination.
Total Units:
15 - 16
Spring Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
A study of today's family from a sociological perspective. An overview of intimate relationships, including love, sex, gender roles, dating, forming partnerships, marriage, parenting, family values, and cultural differences is presented.
Choose one of the following courses:
- COMM 101, Public Speaking,
- COMM 102, Small Group Communication,
- COMM 106, Argumentation and Debate,
Select one course from area C1: Arts or from area C2: Humanities
Recommended one from this list:
- ES 121, African American History
- HIST 107, US History to 1877
- HIST 108, US History from 1877 to the Present
- HIST 118, U S History American Institutions Requirement
Or choose a course from this list.
Note: Recommended courses also fulfill CSU US History and American Institutions Graduation Requirement
If you did not satisfy this requirement with high school coursework or an external exam, complete one of the courses from this list. If you are unsure if you have met this requirement, see a counselor.
- ES 120: Chicano History
- ES 121: African American History
- HIST 120: Chicano History
- HIST 121: African American History
NOTE: Students who started at Allan Hancock College (or any CCC or CSU) prior to Summer 2021 and have maintained continuous enrollment are not required to complete Area F for CSU GE Certification. See a counselor for further information.
Total Units:
15
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.
A major of 19 units is required for the associate in arts in Social Justice Studies - LGBTQ Studies for transfer degree.
Required core courses (16 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| LGBT 101 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| LGBT 102 | LGBTQ Communities, Family and Education in the 21st Century | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| MATH 123 | Elementary Statistics | 4.000 - 0.000 |
| SOC 110 | Introduction to Marriage & Family | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| SOC 120 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3.000 - 0.000 |
List A: Select 1 course from the following (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 112 | Human Sexuality | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| SOC 102 | Social Problems | 3.000 - 0.000 |
Suggested Course Sequence
The "Suggested Course Sequence" is an example of how to complete the requirements plus any additional general education that may be needed. If you would like to create a personalized Student Education Plan (SEP), schedule a meeting with a counselor.
Fall Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
Prerequisite: Placement based upon Allan Hancock College's placement policy.
Designed to help students enhance their analytical reading and writing skills using a wide variety of texts. Emphasizes college-level expository essay construction, communication, and research methods leading to the preparation and writing of a research paper.
This introductory course examines a wide range of issues related to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community, and how those issues impact family, education and the community.
Select one course from this list.
A survey course in the science of society, which examines major sociological, processes and structures with particular attention to American society. Emphases are placed upon basic sociological concepts, social institutions, social issues, and the connections between individual consciousness and the broader socio-historical context.
Total Units:
14.0
Spring Semester (Year 1)
Course #
Course Title
Units
This course examines the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer community in the 21st century including issues, events, and activism impacting LGBTQ families and education.
Prerequisite: MATH 331 or Placement according to AHC placement policy.
A study of descriptive and inferential statistics including applications in the behavioral and natural sciences. Topics include classification and analysis of data, probability, distributions, sampling, the binomial, normal, t, F, and chi-square distributions, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, analysis of variance and non-parametric methods. Calculators and/or computers will be used throughout.
Choose one of the following courses:
- ENGL 103, Critical Thinking and Composition
- PHIL 114, Critical Thinking
If you are planning to transfer to a CSU campus, it is recommended that you take one U.S. History course (HIST 107, 108 or 118) AND one American Institutions (POLS 101 or 103) course. If not, select one course from this list.
This course is an introductory overview of the human sexual condition from the perspective of the diverse cultures, sociological and psychological aspects within the United States as well as other countries/cultures. Students will be encouraged to become aware of their own sexual values, attitudes and related behaviors as well as being tolerant of sexual expression/orientation different from their own experience. This course will emphasize social patterns of sexual behavior, sexuality lifespan, sexual norms and abnormalities as well as historical and current sexual problems.
Total Units:
16
Fall Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
A survey and analysis of ethnic groups and their relations in the United States including the stratification systems, prejudice, and discrimination. This course is not open to students who are enrolled in or have received credit for ES 101.
A survey course in the science of society, which examines major sociological, processes and structures with particular attention to American society. Emphases are placed upon basic sociological concepts, social institutions, social issues, and the connections between individual consciousness and the broader socio-historical context.
Select one course from this list.
Some courses in GE categories Area 5A: Physical Science and Area 5B: Biological Science have lab components that also fulfill this requirement. If the course you chose in either of these categories has a lab component, you have completed this requirement. You can verify whether it has a lab component by checking these lists:
If not, you can fulfill this requirement with either of these courses:
- ANTH 110: Biological Anthropology Lab
- GEOG 115: Physical Geography Lab
- GEOL 115: Oceanography Geography Lab
Select one course from this list.
A survey and analysis of ethnic groups and their relations in the United States including the stratification systems, prejudice and discrimination.
Total Units:
15 - 16
Spring Semester (Year 2)
Course #
Course Title
Units
A study of today's family from a sociological perspective. An overview of intimate relationships, including love, sex, gender roles, dating, forming partnerships, marriage, parenting, family values, and cultural differences is presented.
Choose one of the following courses:
- COMM 101, Public Speaking
- COMM 102, Small Group Communication
- COMM 106, Argumentation and Debate
Select one course from area Area 3A: Arts or from area Area 3B: Humanities
If you are planning to transfer to a CSU campus, it is recommended that you take one U.S. History course (HIST 107, 108 or 118) AND one American Institutions (POLS 101 or 103) course. If not, select one course from this list.
Select one course from this list.
Some courses in GE categories Area 5A: Physical Science and Area 5B: Biological Science have lab components that also fulfill this requirement. If the course you chose in either of these categories has a lab component, you have completed this requirement. You can verify whether it has a lab component by checking these lists:
If not, you can fulfill this requirement with either of these courses:
- ANTH 110: Biological Anthropology Lab
- GEOG 115: Physical Geography Lab
- GEOL 115: Oceanography Geography Lab
Total Units:
15 - 16
Program Requirements:
"Program Requirements" specify the courses required for this program. See suggested course sequence for additional information.
A major of 19 units is required for the associate in arts in Social Justice Studies - LGBTQ Studies for transfer degree.
Required core courses (16 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| LGBT 101 | Introduction to LGBTQ Studies | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| LGBT 102 | LGBTQ Communities, Family and Education in the 21st Century | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| MATH 123 | Elementary Statistics | 4.000 - 0.000 |
| SOC 110 | Introduction to Marriage & Family | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| SOC 120 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3.000 - 0.000 |
List A: Select 1 course from the following (3 units)
| Course Number | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PSY 112 | Human Sexuality | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3.000 - 0.000 |
| SOC 102 | Social Problems | 3.000 - 0.000 |
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Contact Information
Department Chair
Roger Hall
805-922-6966 ext. 3427
rhall@hancockcollege.edu
Department Administrative Assistant II
Rose Delgado 805-922-6966 ext. 3334
rose.delgado@hancockcollege.edu
Dean, Academic Affairs
Rick Rantz
805-922-6966 ext. 5203
rrantz@hancockcollege.edu
Location
Santa Maria CampusBldg. C, Rm. 28
805-922-6966 ext. 3732
