Program Information
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Course Sequence
The Associate in Arts (AA), Emphasis in Women and Gender Studies is an intensive interdisciplinary liberal arts program, which provides students with tools and opportunities to discuss and critique historical and contemporary theories and practices of feminism(s) and gender identities. The curriculum enables students to think critically, analyze problems, and communicate effectively. Using women's experiences and perspectives, students explore cultural and global issues by completing a variety of courses focusing on gender, history, culture, class, race, ethnicity, and sexuality to foster equality and understanding. Students completing this associate of arts degree will be prepared to transfer to a four-year program.
Details
Important information you’ll need when applying for admission:
- Field of Interest
- Culture and Society
- Type
- Associate in Arts (AA)
- Academic Plan
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Women and Gender Studies (DEG)
- Academic Plan Code
- 8128
- Total Credits Required
- 60-64
- Catalog Year
- 2024-2025
- Effective Term
- Fall 2024
- Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges to earn a degree with this emphasis.
What You’ll Learn
This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:
- Analyze historic, contemporary, and recurring issues in society through the perspectives of feminist and gender theories.
- Apply an interdisciplinary perspective to critically evaluate the interrelationship between gender and race, class, and sexual orientation.
- Evaluate how gender identity was and is portrayed in various social and cultural perspectives through the lens of feminist and gender theories.
- Demonstrate how feminist and gender theories and methodologies have local, national, and global applications and consequences.
- Evaluate and implement strategies to address societal and power inequities to improve women`s status and promote social justice and human rights for all genders.
- Critically assess the impact of popular culture in shaping individual and collective gender identities.
- Communicate using research in varied settings, both orally and in writing, in a culturally responsive manner.
- Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
$49,547 Show expanded career information for Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Provide social services and assistance to improve the social and psychological functioning of children and their families and to maximize the family well-being and the academic functioning of children. May assist parents, arrange adoptions, and find foster homes for abandoned or abused children. In schools, they address such problems as teenage pregnancy, misbehavior, and truancy. May also advise teachers.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$23.82
Annual Median Wage
$49,547
Annual Job Openings
521
Number of People Employed
4,890
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 12.1 %
Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers
$65,499 Show expanded career information for Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers
Monitor and evaluate compliance with equal opportunity laws, guidelines, and policies to ensure that employment practices and contracting arrangements give equal opportunity without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$31.48
Annual Median Wage
$65,499
Annual Job Openings
767
Number of People Employed
8,196
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 7.0 %
Healthcare Social Workers
$64,187 Show expanded career information for Healthcare Social Workers
Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family caregivers. Provide patients with information and counseling, and make referrals for other services. May also provide case and care management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$30.85
Annual Median Wage
$64,187
Annual Job Openings
277
Number of People Employed
2,148
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 18.5 %
Human Resources Specialists
$63,715 Show expanded career information for Human Resources Specialists
Recruit, screen, interview, or place individuals within an organization. May perform other activities in multiple human resources areas.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$30.63
Annual Median Wage
$63,715
Annual Job Openings
1,595
Number of People Employed
15,596
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 8.0 %
Lawyers
$130,899 Show expanded career information for Lawyers
Represent clients in criminal and civil litigation and other legal proceedings, draw up legal documents, or manage or advise clients on legal transactions. May specialize in a single area or may practice broadly in many areas of law.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$62.93
Annual Median Wage
$130,899
Annual Job Openings
594
Number of People Employed
9,004
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 12.5 %
Postsecondary Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers
$72,944 Show expanded career information for Postsecondary Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers
Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
Typical Education Level
a Doctoral degree or more
Hourly Median Wage
$35.06
Annual Median Wage
$72,944
Annual Job Openings
2,879
Number of People Employed
26,552
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 13.3 %
Public Relations Specialists
$64,304 Show expanded career information for Public Relations Specialists
Promote or create an intended public image for individuals, groups, or organizations. May write or select material for release to various communications media. May specialize in using social media.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$30.91
Annual Median Wage
$64,304
Annual Job Openings
435
Number of People Employed
4,128
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 11.1 %
Social and Community Service Managers
$70,822 Show expanded career information for Social and Community Service Managers
Plan, direct, or coordinate the activities of a social service program or community outreach organization. Oversee the program or organization's budget and policies regarding participant involvement, program requirements, and benefits. Work may involve directing social workers, counselors, or probation officers.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$34.04
Annual Median Wage
$70,822
Annual Job Openings
272
Number of People Employed
2,170
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 19.7 %
Social Science Research Assistants
$50,874 Show expanded career information for Social Science Research Assistants
Assist social scientists in laboratory, survey, and other social science research. May help prepare findings for publication and assist in laboratory analysis, quality control, or data management.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$24.45
Annual Median Wage
$50,874
Annual Job Openings
59
Number of People Employed
381
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 14.7 %
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Pathway Map Options
There are multiple options available for this pathway map. These options vary depending on the available transfer institutions and what degrees you may be able to transfer into.
These pathway map options may share some common coursework. To explore what additional coursework may be required, select your desired option from the list below. Once selected, the list of courses and any associated details will be automatically updated in the course sequence below. The differences between individual pathway map options may only be a few courses.
- Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Women and Gender Studies
- Arizona State University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, Gender, Women and Sexuality Studies
- Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Arts, Social and Cultural Analysis (Women and Gender Studies)
- Arizona State University (New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences), Bachelor of Science, Women and Gender Studies
- Northern Arizona University, Bachelor of Science, Women's and Gender Studies
- University of Arizona, Bachelor of Arts, Women's Studies
The list of courses below has been updated
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
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Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1 Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).View requisites | Critical course | FYC or FYC | 3 |
MAT14+ | College Mathematics | OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 | |
WST100 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | Critical course Gateway course | C, SB | 3 | |
FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 | |||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
Elective | Elective | See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies | 3 | ||
Elective | Elective | See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies | 3 | ||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 |
Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.View requisites | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.View requisites | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design |
May be met by ENH190, ENH202, ENH/WST284, ENH/WST285, HUM/WST209, or REL/WST290. See transfer plan for details |
HU | 0–3 | |
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences |
May be met by HIS201, PSY101, PSY235, PSY277, SOC212, or WST161. See transfer plan for details |
SB | 0–3 | |
Transfer Option | Transfer Option |
Selection may also meet HU or SB. See transfer plans for details |
0–3 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option |
Selection may also meet HU or SB. See transfer plans for details |
0–3 | ||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
HU or Elective |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design or Elective |
The HU requirement may also be met by ENH/WST284, ENH/WST285, HUM/WST209, or REL/WST290 in Term 4 or WST Coursework in Term 3. See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies. ASB211 recommended, satisfies [HU] [G] and related area Women Studies Course |
HU or None | 0–3 | |
SB or Elective |
Social & Behavioral Sciences or Elective |
The SB requirement may also be met by HIS201, PSY235, or SOC212 in Term 4 or WST Coursework in Term 3. See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies |
SB or None | 0–3 | |
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
Elective | Elective | See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies | 3 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | The HU requirement may also be met by ENH/WST285, REL/WST290, HUM/WST209, and/or ENH/WST284 in Term 4. See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies. | HU | 0–3 | |
PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | SB | 3 | ||
Elective | Elective | See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies | 3 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
WGS Coursework | WGS Coursework | Select a course that transfers to NAU as a direct equivalency or departmental elective in the WGS prefix | 3 | ||
ENH190 or ENH202 or ENH/WST285 or HIS201 or WST160 or WST161 or PSY277 or SOC212 |
Introduction to US Ethnic Literature or World Literature After the Renaissance or Contemporary Women Writers or History of Women in America or Women and the Early American Experience or American Women Since 1920 or Psychology of Human Sexuality or Gender and Society | Prerequisites or Corequisites: ENG101 or ENG107. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101. or No requisitesView requisites |
Take only one of the following: HIS201 OR WST160 OR WST161. The following courses are recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies: ENH/WST285 OR (HIS201 OR WST160 OR WST161) OR SOC212 |
C, H, HU or H, HU or C, HU or C, H, SB or H or C, H, SB or SB or C, SB | 0–3 |
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
HIS201 | History of Women in America | C, H, SB | 3 | ||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 |
Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisitesView requisites | Recommend selecting a course that satisfies COM and SB or COM and L requirements simultaneously if CRE101 is not required | SB or SB or L or SB | 0–3 |
CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application |
May be met by PSY230. See transfer plan for details |
CS | 0–3 | |
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design |
May be met by ENH190, ENH202, ENH/WST284, ENH/WST285, HUM/WST209, or REL/WST290. See transfer plan for details |
HU | 0–3 | |
SQ | Natural Sciences Quantitative | SQ | 4 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option |
Selection may also meet HU or SB. See transfer plans for details |
0–3 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option |
Selection may also meet HU or SB. See transfer plans for details |
0–3 | ||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
WST Coursework | WST Coursework | Select three (3) credits that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalency or a departmental elective (DEC) in the WST prefix | 3 | ||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
HU or Elective |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design or Elective |
The HU requirement may also be met by ENH/WST284, ENH/WST285, HUM/WST209, or REL/WST290 in Term 4 or WST Coursework in Term 3. See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies. ASB211 recommended, satisfies [HU] [G] and related area Women Studies Course |
HU or None | 0–3 | |
CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application | CS | 3 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application | CS | 3 | ||
Elective | Elective | See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies | 3 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | The HU requirement may also be met by ENH/WST285, REL/WST290, HUM/WST209, and/or ENH/WST284 in Term 4. See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies. | HU | 0–3 | |
PSY230 or (PSY230 and PSY231) or PSY230WL |
Introduction to Statistics or (Introduction to Statistics and Laboratory for Statistics) or Introduction to Statistics with Lab | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. and Corequisites: PSY230. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor.View requisites | CS or CS or CS | 3–4 | |
Elective | Elective | See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies | 3 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application | CS | 3 | ||
ENH190 or ENH202 or ENH/WST285 or HIS201 or WST160 or WST161 or PSY277 or SOC212 |
Introduction to US Ethnic Literature or World Literature After the Renaissance or Contemporary Women Writers or History of Women in America or Women and the Early American Experience or American Women Since 1920 or Psychology of Human Sexuality or Gender and Society | Prerequisites or Corequisites: ENG101 or ENG107. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101. or No requisitesView requisites |
Take only one of the following: HIS201 OR WST160 OR WST161. The following courses are recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies: ENH/WST285 OR (HIS201 OR WST160 OR WST161) OR SOC212 |
C, H, HU or H, HU or C, HU or C, H, SB or H or C, H, SB or SB or C, SB | 0–3 |
ENH190 or ENH202 or ENH/WST285 or HIS201 or WST160 or WST161 or PSY277 or SOC212 |
Introduction to US Ethnic Literature or World Literature After the Renaissance or Contemporary Women Writers or History of Women in America or Women and the Early American Experience or American Women Since 1920 or Psychology of Human Sexuality or Gender and Society | Prerequisites or Corequisites: ENG101 or ENG107. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101. or No requisitesView requisites |
Take only one of the following: HIS201 OR WST160 OR WST161. The following courses are recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies: ENH/WST285 OR (HIS201 OR WST160 OR WST161) OR SOC212 |
C, H, HU or H, HU or C, HU or C, H, SB or H or C, H, SB or SB or C, SB | 0–3 |
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application | CS | 3 | ||
AFR/WST207 or HLR/WST286 or WST160 or WST161 or WST206 |
Black Women or Women and Health: Body/Mind/Spirit/Connection or Women and the Early American Experience or American Women Since 1920 or La Mujer | None or H or C, H, SB or None | 3 | ||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 |
Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry |
May be met by PSY290AA or PSY290AC. See transfer plan for details |
L | 0–3 | |
SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option |
Selection may also meet HU or SB. See transfer plans for details |
0–3 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option |
Selection may also meet HU or SB. See transfer plans for details |
0–3 | ||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
ENH/WST284 or ENH/WST285 or HIS201 or HUM/WST209 or PSY235 or REL/WST290 or SOC212 or WST+++ |
19th Century Women Writers or Contemporary Women Writers or History of Women in America or Women and Films or Psychology of Gender or Women and World Religions or Gender and Society | No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of Instructor. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisitesView requisites | C, HU or C, HU or C, H, SB or C, HU or C, SB or G, HU or C, SB or None | 3 | |
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry |
May be met by CRE101 or COM225. Elective coursework may be taken if Literacy has already been met. See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies |
L | 3 | |
L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry |
May be met by CRE101 or COM225. Elective coursework may be taken if Literacy has already been met. See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies |
L | 3 | |
Elective | Elective | See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies | 3 | ||
PSY290AB or PSY290AC |
Research Methods | Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107. Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSY230 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107 Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSY230 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: PSY290AC lab course.View requisites | L, SG | 4 | |
Elective | Elective | See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies | 3 | ||
WST Coursework | WST Coursework | Select a course that transfers to ASU with the WST prefix. | 3 | ||
WST Coursework | WST Coursework | Select a course that transfers to ASU with the WST prefix. | 3 | ||
L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry |
May be met by CRE101 or COM225. Elective coursework may be taken if Literacy has already been met. See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies |
L | 3 | |
WGS Coursework | WGS Coursework | Select a course that transfers to NAU as a direct equivalency or departmental elective in the WGS prefix | 3 | ||
ENH190 or ENH202 or ENH/WST285 or HIS201 or WST160 or WST161 or PSY277 or SOC212 |
Introduction to US Ethnic Literature or World Literature After the Renaissance or Contemporary Women Writers or History of Women in America or Women and the Early American Experience or American Women Since 1920 or Psychology of Human Sexuality or Gender and Society | Prerequisites or Corequisites: ENG101 or ENG107. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101. or No requisitesView requisites |
Take only one of the following: HIS201 OR WST160 OR WST161. The following courses are recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies: ENH/WST285 OR (HIS201 OR WST160 OR WST161) OR SOC212 |
C, H, HU or H, HU or C, HU or C, H, SB or H or C, H, SB or SB or C, SB | 0–3 |
L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry |
May be met by CRE101 or COM225. Elective coursework may be taken if Literacy has already been met. See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies |
L | 3 | |
REL/WST292 or WST244 |
Goddess Religions or Women in Muslim Societies | 3 | |||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
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Term 1
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ENG101 or ENG107 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).View requisites | Critical course | FYC or FYC | 3 |
WST100 | Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies | Critical course Gateway course | C, SB | 3 | |
FYE101 or FYE103 |
Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success | 1–3 |
Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2 Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.View requisites | FYC or FYC | 3 | |
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design |
May be met by ENH190, ENH202, ENH/WST284, ENH/WST285, HUM/WST209, or REL/WST290. See transfer plan for details |
HU | 0–3 | |
MAT14+ | College Mathematics | OR Higher approved general education course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area | MA | 3–6 | |
HU or Elective |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design or Elective |
The HU requirement may also be met by ENH/WST284, ENH/WST285, HUM/WST209, or REL/WST290 in Term 4 or WST Coursework in Term 3. See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies. ASB211 recommended, satisfies [HU] [G] and related area Women Studies Course |
HU or None | 0–3 | |
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | The HU requirement may also be met by ENH/WST285, REL/WST290, HUM/WST209, and/or ENH/WST284 in Term 6 and 7. See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies. | HU | 0–3 | |
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 |
Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3 Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in [(ENG101 or ENG107) and (RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG100LL or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113)] or a grade of B or better in ALT100 or an appropriate district placement or permission of Instructor.View requisites | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 |
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design |
May be met by ENH190, ENH202, ENH/WST284, ENH/WST285, HUM/WST209, or REL/WST290. See transfer plan for details |
HU | 0–3 | |
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences |
May be met by HIS201, PSY101, PSY235, PSY277, SOC212, or WST161. See transfer plan for details |
SB | 0–3 | |
HU or Elective |
Humanities, Fine Arts & Design or Elective |
The HU requirement may also be met by ENH/WST284, ENH/WST285, HUM/WST209, or REL/WST290 in Term 4 or WST Coursework in Term 3. See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies. ASB211 recommended, satisfies [HU] [G] and related area Women Studies Course |
HU or None | 0–3 | |
SB or Elective |
Social & Behavioral Sciences or Elective |
The SB requirement may also be met by HIS201, PSY235, or SOC212 in Term 4 or WST Coursework in Term 3. See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies |
SB or None | 0–3 | |
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | The HU requirement may also be met by ENH/WST285, REL/WST290, HUM/WST209, and/or ENH/WST284 in Term 6 and 7. See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies. | HU | 0–3 | |
PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology | SB | 3 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
SB | Social & Behavioral Sciences | SB | 3 | ||
HU | Humanities, Fine Arts & Design | HU | 3 | ||
HIS201 | History of Women in America | C, H, SB | 3 |
Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4 Term 4
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230 |
Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication | No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisitesView requisites | Recommend selecting a course that satisfies COM and SB or COM and L requirements simultaneously if CRE101 is not required | SB or SB or L or SB | 0–3 |
CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application |
May be met by PSY230. See transfer plan for details |
CS | 0–3 | |
L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry |
May be met by PSY290AA or PSY290AC. See transfer plan for details |
L | 0–3 | |
L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry |
May be met by CRE101 or COM225. Elective coursework may be taken if Literacy has already been met. See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies |
L | 3 | |
CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application | CS | 3 | ||
CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application | CS | 3 | ||
L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry |
May be met by CRE101 or COM225. Elective coursework may be taken if Literacy has already been met. See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies |
L | 3 | |
PSY230 or (PSY230 and PSY231) or PSY230WL |
Introduction to Statistics or (Introduction to Statistics and Laboratory for Statistics) or Introduction to Statistics with Lab | Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor. and Corequisites: PSY230. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in (PSY101 and eligibility for MAT14+ or higher as indicated by appropriate district mathematics placement) or permission of Instructor.View requisites | CS or CS or CS | 3–4 | |
PSY290AB or PSY290AC |
Research Methods | Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107. Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSY230 or permission of Instructor. or Prerequisites: ENG101 or ENG107 Prerequisites or Corequisites: PSY230 or permission of Instructor. Corequisites: PSY290AC lab course.View requisites | L, SG | 4 | |
CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application | CS | 3 | ||
L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry |
May be met by CRE101 or COM225. Elective coursework may be taken if Literacy has already been met. See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies |
L | 3 | |
CS | Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application | CS | 3 | ||
L | Literacy & Critical Inquiry |
May be met by CRE101 or COM225. Elective coursework may be taken if Literacy has already been met. See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies |
L | 3 |
Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5 Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SQ | Natural Sciences Quantitative | SQ | 4 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option |
Selection may also meet HU or SB. See transfer plans for details |
0–3 | ||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
Elective | Elective | See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies | 3 | ||
Elective | Elective | See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies | 3 | ||
ENH190 or ENH202 or ENH/WST285 or HIS201 or WST160 or WST161 or PSY277 or SOC212 |
Introduction to US Ethnic Literature or World Literature After the Renaissance or Contemporary Women Writers or History of Women in America or Women and the Early American Experience or American Women Since 1920 or Psychology of Human Sexuality or Gender and Society | Prerequisites or Corequisites: ENG101 or ENG107. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101. or No requisitesView requisites |
Take only one of the following: HIS201 OR WST160 OR WST161. The following courses are recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies: ENH/WST285 OR (HIS201 OR WST160 OR WST161) OR SOC212 |
C, H, HU or H, HU or C, HU or C, H, SB or H or C, H, SB or SB or C, SB | 0–3 |
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 101 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 |
Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6 Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Transfer Option | Transfer Option |
Selection may also meet HU or SB. See transfer plans for details |
0–3 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option |
Selection may also meet HU or SB. See transfer plans for details |
0–3 | ||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
WST Coursework | WST Coursework | Select three (3) credits that transfer to ASU as a direct equivalency or a departmental elective (DEC) in the WST prefix | 3 | ||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
Elective | Elective | See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies | 3 | ||
Elective | Elective | See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies | 3 | ||
WST Coursework | WST Coursework | Select a course that transfers to ASU with the WST prefix. | 3 | ||
WGS Coursework | WGS Coursework | Select a course that transfers to NAU as a direct equivalency or departmental elective in the WGS prefix | 3 | ||
ENH190 or ENH202 or ENH/WST285 or HIS201 or WST160 or WST161 or PSY277 or SOC212 |
Introduction to US Ethnic Literature or World Literature After the Renaissance or Contemporary Women Writers or History of Women in America or Women and the Early American Experience or American Women Since 1920 or Psychology of Human Sexuality or Gender and Society | Prerequisites or Corequisites: ENG101 or ENG107. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101. or No requisitesView requisites |
Take only one of the following: HIS201 OR WST160 OR WST161. The following courses are recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies: ENH/WST285 OR (HIS201 OR WST160 OR WST161) OR SOC212 |
C, H, HU or H, HU or C, HU or C, H, SB or H or C, H, SB or SB or C, SB | 0–3 |
AFR/WST207 or HLR/WST286 or WST160 or WST161 or WST206 |
Black Women or Women and Health: Body/Mind/Spirit/Connection or Women and the Early American Experience or American Women Since 1920 or La Mujer | None or H or C, H, SB or None | 3 | ||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 102 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 |
Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7 Term 7
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Transfer Option | Transfer Option |
Selection may also meet HU or SB. See transfer plans for details |
0–3 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option |
Selection may also meet HU or SB. See transfer plans for details |
0–3 | ||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
ENH/WST284 or ENH/WST285 or HIS201 or HUM/WST209 or PSY235 or REL/WST290 or SOC212 or WST+++ |
19th Century Women Writers or Contemporary Women Writers or History of Women in America or Women and Films or Psychology of Gender or Women and World Religions or Gender and Society | No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: PSY101 with a grade of "C" or better, or permission of Instructor. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisitesView requisites | C, HU or C, HU or C, H, SB or C, HU or C, SB or G, HU or C, SB or None | 3 | |
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
Elective | Elective | See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies | 3 | ||
Elective | Elective | See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies | 3 | ||
WST Coursework | WST Coursework | Select a course that transfers to ASU with the WST prefix. | 3 | ||
WGS Coursework | WGS Coursework | Select a course that transfers to NAU as a direct equivalency or departmental elective in the WGS prefix | 3 | ||
ENH190 or ENH202 or ENH/WST285 or HIS201 or WST160 or WST161 or PSY277 or SOC212 |
Introduction to US Ethnic Literature or World Literature After the Renaissance or Contemporary Women Writers or History of Women in America or Women and the Early American Experience or American Women Since 1920 or Psychology of Human Sexuality or Gender and Society | Prerequisites or Corequisites: ENG101 or ENG107. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101. or No requisitesView requisites |
Take only one of the following: HIS201 OR WST160 OR WST161. The following courses are recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies: ENH/WST285 OR (HIS201 OR WST160 OR WST161) OR SOC212 |
C, H, HU or H, HU or C, HU or C, H, SB or H or C, H, SB or SB or C, SB | 0–3 |
REL/WST292 or WST244 |
Goddess Religions or Women in Muslim Societies | 3 | |||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 201 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 |
Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8 Term 8
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
SG or SQ |
Natural Sciences General or Natural Sciences Quantitative | SG or SQ | 4 | ||
Transfer Option | Transfer Option |
Selection may also meet HU or SB. See transfer plans for details |
0–3 | ||
Second Language | Second Language Requirement, 202 Level | See your program advisor to determine if your transfer option requires language proficiency | |||
Elective | |||||
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 | ||
Elective | Elective | See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies | 3 | ||
Elective | Elective | See the list for electives recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies | 3 | ||
ENH190 or ENH202 or ENH/WST285 or HIS201 or WST160 or WST161 or PSY277 or SOC212 |
Introduction to US Ethnic Literature or World Literature After the Renaissance or Contemporary Women Writers or History of Women in America or Women and the Early American Experience or American Women Since 1920 or Psychology of Human Sexuality or Gender and Society | Prerequisites or Corequisites: ENG101 or ENG107. or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in PSY101. or No requisitesView requisites |
Take only one of the following: HIS201 OR WST160 OR WST161. The following courses are recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies: ENH/WST285 OR (HIS201 OR WST160 OR WST161) OR SOC212 |
C, H, HU or H, HU or C, HU or C, H, SB or H or C, H, SB or SB or C, SB | 0–3 |
Second Language or Elective |
Second Language Requirement, 202 Level or Elective | Completion of second language courses at the intermediate level (202 or equivalent) OR demonstrate proficiency through this level as indicated by assessment is required for this university program. The second language requirement may be taken after transfer to avoid exceeding your program's maximum transferable credits (typically 64). | 0–5 |
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Academic Certificate (AC) - Recommended Electives
The following courses are recommended for students intending to earn an Academic Certificate (AC) in Women and Gender Studies:
ASB211 Women in Other Cultures
ENH/WST284 19th Century Women Writers
ENH/WST285 Contemporary Women Writers
HIS201 History of Women in America
HLR/WST286 Women and Health: Body/Mind/Spirit/Connection
HUM/WST209 Women and Films
PSY235 Psychology of Gender
REL/WST290 Women and World Religion
SOC212 Gender and Society
WST120 Gender, Class, and Race
WST128 Law and Violence Against Women
WST160 Women and the Early American Experience
WST161 American Women Since 1920
WST200 Essential Feminist Writing
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Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
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- C = Cultural Diversity in the US
- CS = Computer/Statistics/Quantitative Application
- FYC = First Year Composition
- G = Global Awareness
- H = Historical Awareness
- HU = Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design
- L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry
- MA = Mathematics
- SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
- SG = Natural Sciences General
- SQ = Natural Sciences Quantitative
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Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
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