The Arts and Humanities AA has an interdisciplinary area of emphasis on the cultural activities and artistic expressions of human beings. Students who complete this degree will develop an awareness of the ways in which people throughout the ages and in different cultures have responded to themselves and the world around them in artistic and cultural creation. 
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Students who complete this degree can earn higher wages in entry-level positions in a variety of fields, particularly ones that prefer familiarity with the arts and humanities. The degree may also prepare students for careers that require further study, such as art directors and curators, set and exhibit designers, and educators; students who plan to transfer should meet with a counselor to ensure that transfer requirements are met.

The Associate in Arts in Child and Adolescent Development for Transfer degree is an interdisciplinary program designed to prepare students for continued study in a range of majors at a CSU, including Child and Adolescent Development, Family Studies, and Human Development. The core courses give a solid foundation in psychology with electives in biology, early childhood education, and sociology.

Human development majors study both the biological factors such as growth, physical maturation and aging, and social factors such as parenting, education and personal choices, that affect the developmental process. While careers in this field typically require more than 2 years of study, human development graduates find employment as educators in early childhood and more advanced settings, as social workers and counselors, and in governmental or private agency settings relating to social welfare and recreation. Graduates are also prepared to pursue advanced degrees in behavioral and social sciences, education, social work, family law or health sciences.

Students who complete an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University System and priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on specific university major admission and transfer requirements. The following are required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees: – Minimum of 60 CSU transferrable semester units – Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework – Satisfactory completion (C or better OR Pass*) of courses used to satisfy major requirements AND courses used to complete the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements *Some majors may not accept a Pass in place of a letter grade. Consult with a counselor before choosing the P/NP grading option.

The Associate in Arts in Law, Public Policy, and Society for Transfer (AA-T) degree is designed to provide a seamless pathway for transfer to a CSU in majors such as American Studies, Criminology, Global Intelligence and National Security, International Relations, Philosophy, and related majors in the fields of law and public policy. This interdisciplinary area of emphasis emphasizes the development of communication skills, introduces students to foundations of law and public policy in society, and prepares students for further study in a variety of majors. This degree coursework is good preparation for students who want to attend law school upon completion of a bachelor’s degree. Students who complete more advanced degrees in these areas are preparing for careers in government, politics, and public offices within public and nonprofit organizations or the private sector.

Students who complete an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University System and priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on specific university major admission and transfer requirements. The following are required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees: Minimum of 60 CSU transferrable semester units; Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework; Completion of all courses in the major with grade of C or better or a P if the course is taken on a pass-no pass basis; Certified completion of the California State University General Education-Breadth pattern (CSU GE Breadth) or the Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) pattern

The Natural Sciences AS has an interdisciplinary area of emphasis on the study of the natural world, its life forms, and the transformations of matter and energy, as well as the procedure by which new information is acquired and the scientific method. Students who complete this degree will develop an understanding of the relationships between science and other human activities.

Students who complete this degree can earn higher wages in entry-level positions in a variety of fields, particularly ones that prefer familiarity with the natural sciences. The degree may also prepare students for careers that require further study, such as conservationists, researchers and lab technicians, and educators; students who plan to transfer should meet with a counselor to ensure that transfer requirements are met.

This degree prepares students interested in a variety of Allied Health occupations with a rigorous course of study, including coursework required for many allied health majors including Nursing, Medical Laboratory Technology, and others. Since each training program requires a unique set of prerequisite coursework, it is imperative that students work closely with counselors to ensure the appropriate courses are chosen for the training program they wish to enter. Completion of the degree does not guarantee enrollment in any health occupation program.

The Social and Behavioral Sciences AA has an interdisciplinary area of emphasis on people as members of society. Students who complete this degree will develop an awareness of the methods of inquiry used by the social and behavioral sciences, the ways people act and have acted in response to their societies, and how societies and social subgroups operate.

Students who complete this degree can earn higher wages in entry-level positions in a variety of fields, particularly ones that prefer familiarity with the social and behavioral sciences. The degree may also prepare students for careers that require further study, such as social and community service managers, researchers, and educators; students who plan to transfer should meet with a counselor to ensure that transfer requirements are met.

The Associate in Arts in Social Justice Studies for Transfer (AA-T) degree at Woodland Community College prepares students for seamless transfer into Social Justice Studies, Ethnic Studies (including African American Studies, Asian American Studies, Chicana/o Studies, and Native American Studies), Gender Studies (including LGBTQ studies and Women’s Studies), and related majors in the CSU system.

Students who choose to major in Social Justice Studies and related fields have a wide range of career options: activists, community organizers, public policy analysts, conflict resolution specialists, human relations workers, NGO workers, human rights groups, political campaigners, workers in environmental organizations, alternative media, human rights groups, political campaigns, religious organizations, international agencies, mediators, rights advocates, journalists, lobbyists, and community organizers. Most careers require more than an Associate degree.

Students who complete an Associate Degree for Transfer (AA-T or AS-T) will receive priority admission with junior status to the California State University System and priority admission consideration to their local CSU campus or to a program that is deemed similar to their community college major. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses. Students should consult with a counselor for more information on specific university major admission and transfer requirements. The following are required for all AA-T or AS-T degrees: – Minimum of 60 CSU transferrable semester units – Minimum grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.0 in all CSU-transferable coursework – Satisfactory completion (C or better OR Pass*) of courses used to satisfy major requirements AND courses used to complete the California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC) requirements *Some majors may not accept a Pass in place of a letter grade. Consult with a counselor before choosing the P/NP grading option.