About Women’s & Gender Studies

Explore the complex roles of women and gender in society.

The Associate of Arts in Women’s and Gender Studies is a two-year program of study with courses that fulfill graduation requirements for the college and transferable requirements to many CSU, UC, and private universities. Through departmental core courses and interdepartmental courses, students focus on women’s and gender experiences taught from a feminist perspective

Explore Potential Careers

Women’s and Gender Studies graduates have gone on to work in a variety of positions including, but not limited to:

  • Community Health Specialist 
  • Counselor for Domestic Violence Shelter
  • Diversity Issues Trainer-Facilitator
  • Small-business Owner
  • Youth Programs Coordinator
  • Author
  • Singer/Songwriter
  • Fundraiser
  • Paralegal

Program Options 

Click on the degree or certificate you're interested in earning to see a sample map of courses to take to complete your goal from start to finish. 

Please note that the course maps provided are just an example to help you get started. Please meet with a counselor to personalize the plan to you and your Academic goals. 

View Requirements in College Catalog

Semester 1 

Course Number Course Title Units Notes
WGST 25 Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies: Feminism Demystified 3  
ENGL 1A + 1AS