Official Title of Major: Arts and Sciences Transfer - Gender and Sexuality Studies, A.A.

Award: Associate of Arts degree, A.A.

Code: AA.ARTS-SCI.GSS

Total Credit Hours: 60 

Gender and Sexuality Studies - see www.aacc.edu

Purpose: To provide concentrated study of gender and sexuality within a larger liberal arts focus. This option is suitable for students who want to pursue a profession where the demonstration of specialized training in issues related to gender and sexuality is an asset, and/or for students who intend to transfer to a 4-year institution, but who have not decided on a specific major or career path and so prefer a interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary field of study. Because Gender and Sexuality Studies courses teach widely-applicable skills like critical thinking, problem solving, understanding other viewpoints, effective communication, and ethical decision making, this option is strong preparation for many career fields and for students who plan to pursue graduate or professional school degrees. The focus on issues of equity and inclusion make this option particularly useful for those who wish to work on social justice issues.

Faculty Directory (https://webapps.aacc.edu/directory/): Heather Rellihan

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________

Term 1

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1  OR ENG 101A - Academic Writing and Research 1  OR ENG 101H - Academic Writing and Research 1 - Honors	3 credit hours
Or more advanced level if qualified:                      (Mathematics GER)	3 credit hours
(Arts & Humanities GER)	3 credit hours
May be achieved through an approved technology course, including a general education course.	3 credit hours
OR	3 credit hours

Term 2

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
	3 credit hours
OR   OR  OR   (Social & Behavioral Sciences GER)	3 credit hours
	3 credit hours

Term 3

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
(Arts & Humanities GER)	3 credit hours
	3-4 credit hours
(other than HIS)	3 credit hours
Choose one course from the following:	3 credit hours
Electives Recommend students check on transfer institution’s requirements. No more than 3 credits of physical activity courses may be taken as electives.	3 credit hours

Term 4

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
Choose one course from the following:	3 credit hours
GSS Electives Recommend students check on transfer institution’s requirements. No more than 3 credits of physical activity courses may be taken as electives.	6 credit hours
Electives Recommend students check on transfer institution’s requirements. No more than 3 credits of physical activity courses may be taken as electives.	3-8 credit hours