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Chicana/o Studies, B.A.
Chicana/o Studies, B.A.

Chicana/o Studies, B.A.

  • ID:CSUCI10016
  • Level:4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Applicants graduating from a high school outside of the U.S.

• SAT/ACT not required

• GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

English Requirements

  • TOEFL – Test of English as a Foreign Language with a minimum Paper-Based score of 500, or a minimum Internet Based score of 61

  • IELTS – International English Language Test System with an overall band score of 6.0

  • PTE - Pearson's Test of English score of 46

  • Duolingo English Test score of 95

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Course Information

You're fascinated by the past and current transborder experiences of Chicana/o and Latina/o populations, and their respective nations of origin in Latin America and the Caribbean. You’re also interested on how Latino/as have influenced and enriched the community and cultural life of the United States. As a Chicana/o Studies major at California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI), you'll receive an international, multicultural, interdisciplinary and community service-oriented education focused on you – one that prepares you for success as a global citizen in the 21st century.

Your program

You'll investigate the multi-dimensional culture of the Chicana/o and Latino/a community in the U.S., closely examining current and past experiences of Chicanas/os and Latina/os whose origins exist south of the U.S./Mexican and U.S./Caribbean border, and gain a solid and critical understanding of the history, sociocultural issues, transborder processes, and political economic forces affecting Chicano/a-/Latino/a communities.

CSUCI is known for its interdisciplinary approach to learning and our Chicana/o Studies program is no exception. You will take courses across a broad range of disciplines, subjects, enjoy opportunities for international study, and apply your knowledge to meaningful community service-learning projects that benefit local Mexican-origin and Latino/a communities.

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Courses:

Chicana/o Studies, B.A. - 120 units

Spanish Language Requirement - 3-4 units

Lower Division Requirements - 6 units

CHS Introductory Courses

  • Complete two from the following:

  •  Introduction to Chicana/o Studies Units: 3

  •  Chicana/o Cultural Expressions Units: 3

  •  Diversity in Latina/o Communities Units: 3

Upper Division Requirements - 36 units

Theory and Methods - 6 units

  • Research Methods in Chicana/o Studies Units: 3

  •  Theoretical Foundations of Chicana/o Studies Units: 3

Latin American Studies - 3 units

  • Complete one from the following:

  •  Peoples And Cultures Of Latin America And The Caribbean Units: 3

  •  History of Colonial Latin America Units: 3

  •  History of Modern Latin America Units: 3

  •  Film of the Hispanic World (Cross-listed as ART 340) Units: 3

  •  Civilizations and Cultures of Latin America Units: 3

History and Society - 3 units

  • Complete one from the following:

  •  Chicana/o History and Culture (Cross-listed as HIST 350) Units: 3

  •  Southern California Chicana/o History and Culture (Cross-listed as HIST 402) Units: 3

Art and Culture - 3 units

  • Complete one from the following:

  •  History of Southern California Chicana/o Art (Cross-listed as ART 333, HIST 333) Units: 3

  • Aztec Dance and Culture (Cross-listed as PA 352) Units: 3

  •  Chicana/o Latina/o Literature (Cross-listed as ENGL 353) Units: 3

Transborder Issues - 12 units

  •  Transborder Theory and Writing in Chicana/o Studies Units: 3 

  • Complete one from the following:

  •  Gender and Sexuality in the Chicana/o Community Units: 3

  • Chicana Feminisms Units: 3 

  • Complete two from the following:

  •  Nahuatl Language and Philosophy Units: 3

  • Narratives of Southern California (Cross-listed as ENGL 334, HIST 334) Units: 3

  • Reproductive Health and Justice in the Chicana/o Community (Cross-listed as HLTH 342) Units: 3

  • Health Issues in the Latina/o Community (Cross-listed as HLTH 343 and NRS 343) Units: 3

  • Chicana/os, Latina/os, and Education (Cross-listed as EDUC 349) Units: 3

  •  Chicana/o English Units: 3

  •  Chicana/o Latina/o Identity and Empowerment (Cross-listed as PSY 383) Units: 3

  • Chicana/o Studies Service Learning and Community Engagement Units: 3

  • Latina/o Workers in a Global Economy Units: 3

  •  Contemporary Immigration Issues (Cross-listed as SOC 425) Units: 3

  • Chicano Child and Adolescent (Cross-listed as EDUC 445) Units: 3

  • Substitute any Upper Division course as approved by Chicana/o Studies Major Advisor Units: 3

Upper Division Electives Outside the Major - 6 units

Complete six units from the following or other CHS courses not already used in the major:

  •  The Socio-Cultural Context of Bilingual Schooling Units: 3

  •  Bilingual Literary Studies/Estudios Literarios Bilingues (Cross-listed as SPAN 311) Units: 3

  •  Narratives of the Working Class (Cross-listed as SOC 331, ECON 331) Units: 3

  •  History of Business and Economics in North America (Cross-listed as ECON 349, BUS 349) Units: 3

  • California History and Culture Units: 3

  •  Immigration, Race, and Citizenship in the United States Units: 3

  • History of Mexico Units: 3

  • History Of The Mexican Revolution, 1876-1930 Units: 3

  •  Vulnerable Populations Units: 3

  • The Politics of Race and Ethnicity Units: 3

  •  Immigration Politics and Policy Units: 3

  •  Social Movements Units: 3

  • Race & Ethnicity Units: 3

  •  Masterpieces Of Latin American Literature Units: 3

  •  Modern Mexican Literature Units: 3

  •  International Experience Units: 1-3

Internship, Senior Thesis, or Community-based Research Capstone - 3 units

Complete one from the following:

  •  Internship in Chicana/o Studies Units: 3

  •  Senior Thesis Units: 3

  •  Community-based Research Capstone in Chicana/o Studies Units: 3

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You'll be prepared for a variety of career paths in the private sector, education, government, or nonprofit organizations that serve communities with a significant population of people with origins from Mexico and other nations of Latin America. Chicano/a Studies majors go on to successful careers in education, health, social service, government, business, law, arts and mass media, community advocacy and much more.

Top careers include:

  • Social Worker

  • School/College Counselor

  • Community Activist/Organizer

  • Nonprofit Outreach Manager/Director

  • Latino Marketing Specialist

  • International Human Rights Official

  • Health Care Professional

  • Teacher/Professor

  • Attorney/Legal Assistant

  • Translator/interpreter

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