The Social Justice Studies major consists of courses appropriate for an Associate in Arts in Social Justice Studies: General Studies for Transfer degree, which provides a foundational understanding of the discipline, a breadth of coursework in the discipline, and preparation for transfer to any CSU that accepts the Transfer Model Curriculum (TMC). The Associate in Arts in Social Justice Studies: General Studies for Transfer is intended for students who plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in Social Justice Studies (or an approved similar major) at a CSU campus. Students completing this degree are guaranteed admission to the CSU system, but not to a particular campus or major. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept this degree will be required to complete no more than 60 (semester) units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree. This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for more information on university admission and transfer requirements
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion, students will be able to
Analyze the roots of a wide variety of social problems
Develop pathways to solving those problems
Have the capacity to make a difference in addressing those problems
Understand the career paths related to making a difference in the social world
September 2025
De Anza College
21250 Stevens Creek Blvd,
CUPERTINO,
California,
95014, United States
Admission to De Anza College is open to anyone, subject to the residency requirements below, who can show one of the following:
High school diploma
High school equivalency certificate (GED)
Proficiency certificate
Evidence of being at least 18 and able to benefit from instruction offered by De Anza
English language requirements:
TOEFL: 61 iBT or 46 PBT
TOEFL Essentials: 6.5
IELTS/ IELTS Indicator: 5.5
Duolingo: 95
LanguageCert Academic: 60
SAT: 500 EBRW
iTEP: Level 4
Pearsons PTE Academic: 45
Cambridge English: 175 Advance Exam
GTEC CBT: 1100
Application Deadline: Fall quarter: August 15; Winter quarter: November 15; Spring quarter: February 15; Summer quarter: April 15