This planner contains a recommended sequence of courses to complete the degree online in five terms. Recommended courses are high-enrolled courses that can be expected to have online sections in the term in which they appear. Other courses from the same category can be substituted when they meet the program requirements. Refer to the course catalog, your academic advisor or your academic chair for more information. Refer to AACC’s Transfer Agreements page: https://www.aacc.edu/resources/academic-services/transfer-services/transfer-agreements/.

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

Award: Associate of Arts degree, A.A.

Code: AA.ARTS-SCI.GSS

Total Credit Hours: 60

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 Contact (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 (Fall)

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1 / ENG 101A - Academic Writing and Research 1	3 credit hours
General Education Mathematics MAT 135 - Statistics  OR MAT 137 - College Algebra   These are recommended courses for the online sequence. Students may substitute any course from the same general education category. Consult your academic advisor or refer to the college catalog.	3 credit hours
General Education Arts and Humanities COM 111 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication   This is a recommended course for the online sequence. Students may substitute any course from the same general education category. Consult your academic advisor or refer to the college catalog.	3 credit hours
GSS 101 - Introduction to Women’s Studies  OR GSS 102 - Introduction to Masculinity Studies	3 credit hours

Term 2 (Spring)

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2	3 credit hours
General Education Biological and Physical Science (Lab Science) BIO 103 - General Botany  OR PHS 119 - Fundamentals of Weather   These are recommended courses for the online sequence. Students may substitute any course from the same general education category. Consult your academic advisor or refer to the college catalog.	4 credit hours
Wellness Requirement   This is a recommended course for the online sequence. Students may substitute any course from the same general education category. Consult your academic advisor or refer to the college catalog.
Elective Recommended courses: BPA 111, CJS111, HIS 111, HIS 211, ECO 211, ART 100, MUS 100, MUS 101, HEA111 or other elective. Consult your academic advisor or refer to the college catalog.	2 credit hours

Term 3 (Summer)

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
General Education Social and Behavioral Science  OR	3 credit hours
Technology Requirement   This is a recommended course for the online sequence. Students may substitute any course from the same general education category. Consult your academic advisor or refer to the college catalog.
Elective Recommended courses: BPA 111, CJS111, HIS 111, HIS 211, ECO 211, ART 100, MUS 100, MUS 101, HEA111 or other elective. Consult your academic advisor or refer to the college catalog.	3 credit hours

Term 4 (Fall)

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
General Education Arts and Humanities , , OR   These are recommended courses for the online sequence. Students may substitute any course from the same general education category. Consult your academic advisor or refer to the college catalog.	3 credit hours
General Education Biological and Physical Science  OR   These are recommended courses for the online sequence. Students may substitute any course from the same general education category. Consult your academic advisor or refer to the college catalog.	3 credit hours
General Education Social and Behavioral Science  OR   These are recommended courses for the online sequence. Students may substitute any course from the same general education category. Consult your academic advisor or refer to the college catalog.	3 credit hours
GSS Elective   This is a recommended program elective for the online sequence. Students may substitute any other course from program electives list. See college catalog for more information.

Term 5 (Spring)

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
GSS Elective  OR   These are recommended program electives for the online sequence. Students may substitute any other course from program electives list. See college catalog for more information.	3 credit hours
GSS Elective Choose from GSS 101, 102, 113, 117, 174, 212, 213, 216, or 222 or any GSS course.	3 credit hours
GSS Elective Choose from GSS 101, 102, 113, 117, 174, 212, 213, 216, or 222 or any GSS course.	3 credit hours
Elective Recommended courses: BPA 111, CJS111, HIS 111, HIS 211, ECO 211, ART 100, MUS 100, MUS 101, HEA111 or other elective. Consult your academic advisor or refer to the college catalog.	3 credit hours