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 

About the Gender and Sexuality Studies Program

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
MAT 133 - Finite Mathematics   MAT 135 - Statistics   Or more advanced level if qualified: MAT 137 - College Algebra    MAT 145 - Precalculus 1   MAT 146 - Precalculus 2   MAT 151 - Accelerated Precalculus    MAT 191 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 1    MAT 192 - Calculus and Analytic Geometry 2    MAT 202 - Linear Algebra    MAT 230 - Elementary Calculus (For Business and Social Sciences)   (Mathematics GER)	3 credit hours
Communications GER    (Arts & Humanities GER)	3 credit hours
Technology Requirement    May be achieved through an approved technology course, including a general education course.	3 credit hours
GSS 101 - Introduction to Women’s Studies  OR GSS 102 - Introduction to Masculinity Studies	3 credit hours

Term 2

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2	3 credit hours
Biological & Physical Lab Science GER	3 credit hours
Social & Behavioral Sciences GER   Choose one of the following courses: HIS 111 - Ancient and Medieval Western Civilizations   HIS 112 - Early Modern and Modern Western Civilizations  HIS 113 - World Civilizations to 1500   HIS 114 - World Civilizations Since 1500    HIS 211 - United States History through the Civil War   HIS 212 - United States History Since the Civil War   HIS 214 - African American History	3 credit hours
Wellness requirement	3 credit hours
GSS 212 - Introduction to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Studies	3 credit hours

Term 3

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
ENG Sophomore Literature    (Arts & Humanities GER)	3 credit hours
​Biological & Physical Sciences General Education Requirement	3-4 credit hours
​Social & Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirement     (other than HIS)	3 credit hours
Choose one course from the following: GSS 169 - Music, Power and Gender    GSS 210 - Images of Women    GSS 211 - Gender and Mass Media in the United States    GSS 228 - Literature in English by Women	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: GSS 213 - Marriage and the Family    GSS 215 - Psychology of Relationships    GSS 216 - Human Sexuality    GSS 221 - Psychology of Men    GSS 222 - Psychology of Women    GSS 223 - Philosophy and Gender	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