Career & Academic Pathways >> Social Science

Contact Information
Dawn Rae Davis (Department Chair)
(831) 645-1322
ddavis@mpc.edu

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Program Overview

How does gender affect people’s lives and the social, political, and economic organization of society? In this program, courses investigate gendered systems through a social justice framework and intersectional methods attentive to race, ethnicity, and sexuality. Students learn about the field’s interdisciplinary foundations through study of culture, politics, literature, media, and history. Graduates are equipped with a uniquely versatile degree applicable to diverse careers and transfer degree programs.

Job Outlook

Equipped for research, analysis, and communication jobs, Gender and Women’s Studies graduates possess skills in high demand in business, legal services, human resources, community services, non-profit, philanthropy, and victim advocacy careers. A high number of graduates work as project managers, researchers, and professional fundraisers. In the world of business, U.S. companies are prioritizing corporate social responsibility like never before — and seeking employees with expertise in equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Potential Careers

Victim Advocates (domestic violence)	$29,140 - $52,727
Social & Community Service Managers (may require additional training)*	$38,530 - $119,050
Non-profit Development Directors (may require additional training)*	$74,060 - $208,000+
Attorneys (may require additional training)*	$75,610 – $208,000+
Human Resource (HR) Managers (may require additional training)*	$79,770 - $208,000+

MPC Degrees and Certificates

Gender and Women's Studies - Associate in Arts (AA)
Social Justice: Gender and Women's Studies - Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)

Year 1

FALL	UNITS	SPRING	UNITS
ENGL 1A	3	ENGL 2	3
MATH 16 or SOC 19	4	GWOS 4 or 15	3
GWOS 1	3	GWOS 40	3
LIBR 50	1	HIST 12	3
UC Elective	1	UC Elective	3
PERS 10 rec.
UC Elective	3

Total Fall Units	15	Total Spring Units	15

Year 2

FALL	UNITS	SPRING	UNITS
Area 1C (CSU Requirement only)	3	Area 5B	3
GWOS 3 or 5	3	GWOS 4 or 15	3
POLS/GWOS 10	3	Area 6 or UC Electives	5
Area 5A & 5C	4	UC Elective	3
UC Elective	3	GWOS 30 rec.


Total Fall Units	16	Total Spring Units	14

This is a suggested sequence of coursework and is one pathway for students to earn their degree/certificate. This is not an official educational plan. A counselor is able to assist you with creating a personalized education plan based on your academic, career, and personal goals. For more information about counseling and up-to-date program requirements, please visit www.mpc.edu/counseling.

Testimonials

Jean Schneider

The GWOS classes I took at MPC directly prepared me for my major, and general academic life, at UC Santa Cruz. The people, theories, and concepts we studied in the introductory classes gave me the wide and sturdy base of knowledge I needed to understand the more nuanced information my UCSC feminist studies classes focused on. The best part of my experience in GWOS at MPC was that I was able to take all my classes online before that was a normal option for most programs; as a student from out of the area with disabilities, the opportunity to take online classes made obtaining an education accessible and fruitful when it may not have been possible otherwise.

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