Women's Studies

Our Women’s, Gender and Sexual Studies Associate of Arts (AA) degree typically takes up to two years. Women’s, gender and sexual studies at El Camino will challenge you to be your best. We’ll be here to help.

Choose a Degree Designed for Women’s, Gender and Sexual Studies

This degree is the perfect option for El Camino students who want a broad introduction to an array of topics related to women’s, gender and sexual studies before continuing their studies at a four-year college or university.

Women’s, Gender and Sexual Studies Associate of Arts (AA) Degree

Drawing upon academic scholarship in the behavioral and social sciences, humanities, and fine arts, this degree prepares you for a career in a number of fields related to women’s, gender and sexual studies.

• Explore concepts and theories from the behavioral and social sciences, humanities, and fine arts.
• Develop your skills in critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, research, and writing.
• Take courses covering a wide variety of related subjects, such as women in American history, women in literature, human sexuality, the psychology of gender, and the psychology of sexual orientation.
• Prepare for additional study in a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year college or university.

Pursue Further Education in Women’s, Gender and Sexual Studies

As an El Camino graduate in women’s, gender and sexual studies, you’ll be ready to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a four-year college or university. We’ll help you build the practical knowledge and hands-on skills for any career you choose.

• Prepare for a career in a wide variety of fields related to women’s, gender and sexual studies, including business, counseling, politics and law, education, health, journalism/public relations, and non-profit/non-governmental organizations.
• Sharpen your abilities as a critical thinker, problem solver, collaborator, researcher, and writer.  
• Use the academic foundation you have developed in women's, gender and sexual studies to pursue advanced degree options.
• Median salary for a historian with a bachelor’s degree is nearly $61,000 and almost $51,000 for a social science research assistant.

Explore Your Interests Outside the Classroom

Find ways to expand your education by participating in a variety of events and activities beyond the classroom.

• Join one of El Camino’s many clubs.
• Take advantage of tutoring – available in all subjects.
• Immerse yourself in another culture and study abroad.
• Attend some of the many cultural events, guest speakers and enrichment activities planned throughout the year.