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.

Visit the program website: https://chicanostudies.csuci.edu/
Review the Chicano/a Studies Major Requirements

Two Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHS350Chicana/o History3Double dips with CHS (History and Society) Major Requirement and HIST (North American History) Major Requirement.Major & GEUS History
    HIST300The Historian's Craft3Must pass with a C- or betterMajor & GWAR
    CHS331Interdisciplinary Writing in CHS3Must pass with a C- or betterMajor & GWAR
    CHS335 or Major ElectiveChicana Feminism or Transborder issues Elective (1 of 2)3

    Major 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 a Transborder Issues elective course.

    Transborder elective: one of 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 Advisor.

    Major & GEUDGE D/MP
    CHS333History of Southern CA Chicana/o Art3Double dips with CHS (Art and Culture) Major Requirement and HIST (North American History) Major RequirementMajor & GEUDGE C

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    Milestones

    • Meet with HIST and CHS faculty advisors to discuss career options and curricular plans
    • Attend Bienvenida Event and CHS Open House
    • Attend Campus Involvement Fair and Attend Majors Fair in October to find a Minor
    • Participate in Latino Male Retreat to Santa Rosa Island

    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHS334Narratives of Southern California3Double dips with CHS (Transborder Issues Elective) major, and HIST (North American History) major requirementsMajor
    CHS402Southern California
    Chicano/a History and Culture

    3Double dips with CHS (Major Elective) and HIST (North American History) major requirements
    HIST491Historiography3Major
    CHS320 or Major ElectiveGender & Sexuality or Transborder Issues Elective (1 of 2)3

    If student took CHS 335 in the fall, this section switches to Transborder Issues elective course.

    Transborder Elective: one of 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 Advisor

    Major & GEUDGE D/MP
    HIST360History of Colonial Latin America3Double dips with CHS (Latin American Studies) requirement and HIST (World History) requirementMajor

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    Milestones

    • Can move one course to summer if 15 units is too much, consult with academic or faculty advisor regarding summer courses.
    • Prepare a resume; attend a workshop at the Career Development Center
    • Meet with History and Chicana/o Studies faculty advisors to discuss career plans and Capstone options for senior year
    • Participate in the Chicana/Latina in Spring
    • Attend Noche de Familia event in February/March
  • Fall Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHS491Theoretical Foundations in CHS3Major
    CHS or HIST492Internship3Internship in either HIST or CHS; consult with faculty advisorMajor
    HIST330The History of Science3Counts toward thematic history section of HISTMajor & GEUDGE B
    HISTStudent ChoiceWorld History Course3See catalog for approved course optionsMajor
    HISTStudent ChoiceThematic History Course3See catalog for approved course optionsMajor

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    Milestones

    • Attend Grad Fest
    • Complete a graduation check with an Academic Advisor
    • Join NACCS at student membership rate
    • Meet with Faculty Advisor about Internship Opportunities
    • Meet with Graduate Studies Center Advisor or Faculty Advisor about graduate school options

    Spring Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHS430Research Methods in CHS3Major
    CHS or HIST499Capstone in Chicana/o Studies or History3Major
    CHSStudent ChoiceMajor Elective3See catalog for approved course optionsMajor
    HISTStudent ChoiceWorld History Course3See catalog for approved course optionsMajor
    Free ElectiveStudent ChoiceStudent Choice3Needed to complete 120-unit requirement. Free Electives can be any course, from any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.Elective

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    Milestones

    • Apply for Graduation
    • Attend NACCS conference
    • Attend Grad Fest or Sign up for Sí Se Pudo! and order your special CHS Sash/Stole
    • Participate in Sí Se Pudo! student celebration in May
    • Apply to Graduate School Programs
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