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Contact Information
Kendra Cabrera (Department Chair)
(831) 646-4158
kcabrera@mpc.edu
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Program Overview

In the 21st century, understanding how ethnicity, injustice and inequity affect the human experience is more urgent than ever. Students critically examine the socioeconomic concerns, cultural contributions, historical experiences, and major social movements of diverse societal groups. This transfer degree program aligns with degrees offered at many four-year institutions, providing an interdisciplinary education and preparing students for seamless transfer into related majors.

Job Outlook

With growing awareness of inequity and the rise of social justice movements, sectors from education to technology are establishing diversity, equity, and inclusionary practices. Combining critical thinking and communications skills with deep understanding of social issues, Social Justice Studies graduates become proactive citizens that address social issues in their communities. A degree in Social Justice Studies can be used in social work, conflict resolution, community organizing, education, public policy, or human rights development.

Potential Careers

*Legislators
(may require additional training)

$31,400 - $125,020

*Sociologists
(may require additional training)

$50,820 - $148,660

*Family & School Social Workers
(may require additional training)

$35,490 – $94,790

*K-12 School Administrators
(may require additional training)

$88,680 - $167,090

*Human Rights Analysts
(may require additional training)

$40,000-$131,000

MPC Degrees and Certificates

  • Social Justice Ethnic Studies - Associate in Arts for Transfer (AA-T)

Suggested Course Sequence (AA-T)

Year 1

FALL
 UNITS
 SPRING UNITS
ENGL 1A
 3

ENGL 2 

 3

MATH 16 or PSYC/SOCI 19

 4

ETNC 4 or 5 

 3

ETNC 10 

 3

SOCI 1

3

ETNC/SOCI 13

 3

Area 5A & C

 3

GWOS 1 or SOCI 12

 3

Area 4 

 3
       ETNC/POLS 16 or 18 rec.  
       
Total Fall Units
 16
 Total Spring Units
 16

Year 2

FALL
 UNITS
 SPRING UNITS

Area 1C (CSU requirement only)

3

Area 3A or 3B

 3

Area 3B 

 3

    ETNC 4, 5, or 6 rec.

   ETNC 24 or 25 rec.

UC Elective

 3

Area 5B 

 3

   ETNC 20 rec.

  

   ANTH 2 or BIOl 31 rec.

UC Elective

 3

UC Elective 

 3 

   INTL 2 rec.

  
   ETNC 22 rec.  

Area 6 (UC requirement) or UC Elective

 3-5
UC Elective 3

   HIST 18, ECON 2 or POLS 1 rec.

  
   SOCI 2 rec.   UC Elective  0-1
       
       
Total Fall Units
 15 Total Spring Units 12-15

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 

Steven Goings

Simply graduating MPC meant automatic acceptance at CSUMB where I blossomed into a community organizer and eventually went on to get my MSW and work as a counselor and diversity trainer.