BA: Chicano/a Studies 2021-2022

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.

Two Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHS331Transborder
    Perspectives    		3Major & GWAR
    CHS335 or
    major
    elective    		Chicana Feminism or Non-CHS Upper Division Elective3Major requires CHS 335 or 320. CHS 320 is only offered in the spring, so if student plans to take CHS 320 in spring, this section switches to Non-CHS Upper Division Elective (see major section in catalog for course options)Major & GEUDGE D/MP
    CHS350 or
    major
    elective    		Chicana/o History and Culture or Non-CHS Upper Division Elective3If student has not met US History requirement, take CHS 350. Major requires either CHS 350 of 402. CHS 402 is only offered in spring, so if US History is met and student wants to take CHS 402 in spring, this section switches to Non-CHS Upper Division Elective (see major section in catalog for course options)Major & GEUS History
    CHSArt and Culture Course3Course options include: CHS 333, 352, or 353Major & GE UDGE C
    SPAN or
    MIXTEC    		Student Choice4Take a language course (SPAN or MIXTEC). If language requirement is already fulfilled, switch this section to a free elective or any remaining lower division requirements Free Electives can be any course, from any major, any level 100-499 that you have never taken beforeMajor & GELanguage

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    Milestones

    • Meet with CHS faculty advisor to discuss career options and curricular plans

    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHS320 or
    major
    elective    		Gender & Sexuality or
    Non-CHS Upper
    Division Elective    		3If student took CHS 335 in the fall, this section
    switches to Non-CHS Upper Division Elective (see
    major section in catalog for course options)    		Major & GEUDGE D/MP
    CHS402 or
    major
    elective    		Southern CA
    Chicano/a History or
    Non-CHS Upper
    Division Elective    		3If student took CHS 350 in the fall, this section
    switches to a Non-CHS Upper Division Elective (see
    major section in catalog for course options)    		Major 
    CHSTransborder Issues
    Elective (1 of 2)    		3Course Options: CHS 315 or 334 (either course will
    double dip with UDGE C as well)
    See catalog for course titles and descriptions    		Major & GEUDGE C
    CHSLatin American
    Studies Course    		3One from the following Course Options: ANTH 361,
    CHS 370, HIST 360, HIST 361, SPAN 340, or SPAN
    411
    See catalog for course titles and descriptions    		Major
    CHSUDGE B Course
    (student choice)    		3See catalog for course titles & descriptions.GEUDGE-B 

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    Milestones

    • Prepare a resume; attend a workshop at the Career Development Center.
    • Meet with Spanish program advisor to discuss career plans and Capstone options for senior year

  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHS491Theoretical Foundations in CHS3Major
    CHSTransborder Issues Elective (2 of 2)3One from the following Course Options (not previously taken): CHS 315, 334, 342, 343, 349, 364, 383, 392, 401, 425, 445, or substitute any upper division course as approved by CHS Faculty AdvisorMajor
    CHS492 or Free ElectiveInternship3Major requires CHS 492 or 499. CHS 499 is only offered in Spring, so if student plans to take CHS 499 in spring, this sections switches to a free elective course. Free Electives can be any course, from any major, any level 100-499 that you have never taken before
    POLS150American Political Institutions 3If POLS150 has already been met switch to Free Elective. Free Electives can be any course, from any major, any level 100-499 that you have never taken beforeOtherUS Constitution/State & Local Govt.
    Free ElectiveStudent Choice1 - 3 Free Elective needed to complete 120-unit requirement. Free Electives can be any course, from any major, any level 100-499 that you have never taken before Elective

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    Milestones

    • Attend Grad Fest
    • Complete a graduation check with an Academic Advisor

    Spring Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHS430Research Methods in CHS3Major
    CHS499 or free electiveCapstone3 If student took CHS 492 in the fall, this section switches to a free elective. Free Electives can be any course, from any major, any level 100-499 that you have never taken before Major
    Free ElectiveStudent Choice3 Free Elective needed to complete 120-unit requirement. Free Electives can be any course, from any major, any level 100-499 that you have never taken before Elective
    Free ElectiveStudent Choice3 Free Elective needed to complete 120-unit requirement. Free Electives can be any course, from any major, any level 100-499 that you have never taken before Elective
    Free ElectiveStudent Choice3Free Elective needed to complete 120-unit requirement. Free Electives can be any course, from any major, any level 100-499 that you have never taken before.Elective

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