Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Women and Gender Studies
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Attention: Rio Salado College does not offer the following courses for completion:
- WST100 - This course is available at CGCC, MCC, PC, PVCC, SMCC.
Courses may be offered in-person, online, or in hybrid formats. Please contact a Rio academic advisor for the most current information. All courses completed at any Maricopa Community College are transferable to Rio based on District policy. Estimated additional costs would be consistent with your current tuition rate.
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
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.
- Analyze historic, contemporary, and recurring issues in society through the perspectives of feminist and gender theories. (WST100, ENH/WST285, HIS201, REL/WST290, REL/WST292, SOC212, WST160, WST161)
- Apply an interdisciplinary perspective to critically evaluate the interrelationship between gender and race, class, and sexual orientation. (WST100, SOC212, WST206, WST244, AFR/WST207)
- Evaluate how gender identity was and is portrayed in various social and cultural perspectives through the lens of feminist and gender theories. (WST100, ENH/WST285, REL/WST290, REL/WST292, WST206, WST244, AFR/WST207, HUM/WST209)
- Demonstrate how feminist and gender theories and methodologies have local, national, and global applications and consequences. (WST100, REL/WST290, REL/WST292, SOC212, WST244)
- 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. (WST100, REL/WST290, SOC212)
- Critically assess the impact of popular culture in shaping individual and collective gender identities. (WST100, ENH/WST284, ENH/WST285, HUM/WST209, WST160, WST161, WST286)
- Communicate using research in varied settings, both orally and in writing, in a culturally responsive manner. (WST100, AFR/WST207, ENH190, ENH202, ENH/WST285, HIS201, WST286, PSY101, PSY230, PSY230WL, PSY231, PSY277, PSY290AB, PSY290AC, WST+++, [FYC], [CS], [HU], [MA], [SG], [SQ], (CRE), (COM))
- Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)
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 Arizona-based 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.
Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
$78,800 Show expanded career information for Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
Child, Family, and School Social Workers
$43,660 Show expanded career information for Child, Family, and School Social Workers
Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers
$67,680 Show expanded career information for Equal Opportunity Representatives and Officers
Healthcare Social Workers
$60,790 Show expanded career information for Healthcare Social Workers
Human Resources Specialists
$64,110 Show expanded career information for Human Resources Specialists
Lawyers
$126,600 Show expanded career information for Lawyers
Public Relations Specialists
$70,390 Show expanded career information for Public Relations Specialists
Social and Community Service Managers
$69,700 Show expanded career information for Social and Community Service Managers
Social Science Research Assistants
$54,200 Show expanded career information for Social Science Research Assistants
There are additional career opportunities associated with this degree that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below:
- Postsecondary Teachers, All Other
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
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.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Awareness Areas |
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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 | 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 |
Term 2
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment | L | 0–3 | |
ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | 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 |
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 | 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 |
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 |
Part-time Sequence
Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.
Awareness Areas |
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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 | 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
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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ENG102 or ENG108 |
First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL | 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 |
Term 3
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | 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 |
Term 4
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 | 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 |
Term 5
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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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 |
Term 6
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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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 |
Term 7
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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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 |
Term 8
Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Area | Credits |
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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 |
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
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
- 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
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.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm10?id=190032).
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