Gender and Sexuality Studies A.A. - Transfer Degree

Unite society across gender lines

Learn to look at gender through different lenses

The Associate in Arts degree in gender and sexuality studies prepares you for transfer to a 4-year university where you continue your studies in related fields. With the growing demand for these courses, CLC is now one of the few community colleges to offer a gender and sexuality studies program.

Gain a broad foundation by:

examining the psychological, sociological, anthropological, educational, economic, historical and political approaches to gender and gender issues
analyzing contemporary gender issues and inequalities
exploring how gender intersects with other social factors, such as social class, race and ethnicity

What can you do with an A.A. in Gender and Sexuality Studies?

The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree prepares you to transfer and complete a bachelor’s degree in psychology, sociology or related fields.

Highlights

Financial Aid/Scholarships Available

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Transfer Degree

Save on your first 2 years and transfer your credits to the 4-year school of your choice.
Program Length: 2 Years

Full-time students finish in 2 years.

Career Outlook

Teach courses pertaining to the culture and development of an area, an ethnic group, or any other group, such as Latin American studies, women's studies, or urban affairs. Includes both teachers primarily engaged in teaching and those who do a combination of teaching and research.
- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $46,932
  
  Median
  
  $75,284
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $130,145
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $22.56
  
  Median
  
  $36.19
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $62.57
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  High school diploma or less
  
  0.17%
  
  Master's Degree
  
  35.34%
  
  Doctorate
  
  64.49%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).
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- Salary Levels
  
  Take a look at the average annual or hourly earnings for this career in Lake and Cook Counties.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $50,020
  
  Median
  
  $84,122
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $166,489
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
  
  Entry-Level
  
  $24.04
  
  Median
  
  $40.44
  
  Senior-Level
  
  $80.04
  
  Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES (Occupational Employment Statistics) data from the BLS (Bureau of Labor Statistics) and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.
- Top entry-level education
  
  Here’s a quick look at the most common degree levels people have in this career.
  
  Some college
  
  14.07%
  
  Bachelor's Degree
  
  70.2%
  
  Master's Degree
  
  15.73%
  
  Lightcast educational attainment levels are the educational attainment percentage breakdown for a career (e.g. the percentage of people in the career who hold a bachelor degree vs. an associate degree).

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Gender and Sexuality Studies at CLC

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Frequently asked questions

Successful completion of your A.A. in gender and sexuality studies requires:
- passion for social activism and desire to create positive social change
- interest in understanding how gender inequality is built into the structure of social institutions
- awareness of how gender intersects with other social factors, such as race and ethnicity, sexual orientation and socioeconomic class
- desire to resolve gender inequalities in order to create a more just and fairer world
- understanding of how gender is defined in other cultures around the world
- ability to connect your personal experiences to gender issues others experience
- ability to understand how your perceptions of gender have been shaped by socialization
College of Lake County is committed to ALL students. You are welcome here. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Participate in organizations on campus, such as:
- Women’s Student Outreach and Programs
- LGBTQ+ Student Outreach and Programs
- Sister-to-Sister
- Pride Alliance
You can take all your A.A. in gender & sexuality studies courses online, except for GXS 122 (Introduction to LGBTQIA+ Studies). Attend class in the way that works best for your goals.
- Virtual Live: Learn remotely in real time. Take classes taught live via Zoom.
- Online: Have the flexibility to complete coursework without scheduled meetings while staying actively engaged in a fully online environment.
- In-person: Keep your degree on track with classes that meet face-to-face, providing you with opportunities to interact in person with faculty and peers.
Yes. There’s a distinct advantage to earning your associate degree—a 30% advantage. The Brookings Institution reports that employees with associate degrees earn 30% more on average than those with high school diplomas. Over a lifetime, the earnings of an associate degree recipient are roughly $170,000 higher than those of a high school graduate.
Yes! Researchers have looked at how community college students fare after transferring. The biggest marker for success? Finishing your associate degree before transferring. In fact, those students seem to do better at the 4-year than students who started at the 4-year.

*Cost includes tuition and other fees, including books and materials before financial aid is applied, such as grants, loans or scholarships. There are many opportunities for financial assistance at CLC. Learn more about Cost of Attendance.

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Gender and Sexuality Studies

Unite society across gender lines

Learn to look at gender through different lenses

What can you do with an A.A. in Gender and Sexuality Studies?

Highlights

Financial Aid/Scholarships Available

Transfer Degree

Program Length: 2 Years

Career Outlook

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary

Salary Levels

Top entry-level education

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