BA: Chicano/a Studies & History Double Major 2022-2023
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
Fall Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories CHS 350 Chicana/o History 3 Double dips with CHS (History and Society) Major Requirement and HIST (North American History) Major Requirement. Major & GE US History HIST 300 The Historian's Craft 3 Must pass with a C- or better Major & GWAR CHS 331 Interdisciplinary Writing in CHS 3 Must pass with a C- or better Major & GWAR CHS 335 or Major Elective Chicana 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 & GE UDGE D/MP CHS 333 History of Southern CA Chicana/o Art 3 Double dips with CHS (Art and Culture) Major Requirement and HIST (North American History) Major Requirement Major & GE UDGE C Total Units
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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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories CHS 334 Narratives of Southern California 3 Double dips with CHS (Transborder Issues Elective) major, and HIST (North American History) major requirements Major CHS 402 Southern California
Chicano/a History and Culture3 Double dips with CHS (Major Elective) and HIST (North American History) major requirements HIST 491 Historiography 3 Major CHS 320 or Major Elective Gender & 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 & GE UDGE D/MP HIST 360 History of Colonial Latin America 3 Double dips with CHS (Latin American Studies) requirement and HIST (World History) requirement Major Total Units
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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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories CHS 491 Theoretical Foundations in CHS 3 Major CHS or HIST 492 Internship 3 Internship in either HIST or CHS; consult with faculty advisor Major HIST 330 The History of Science 3 Counts toward thematic history section of HIST Major & GE UDGE B HIST Student Choice World History Course 3 See catalog for approved course options Major HIST Student Choice Thematic History Course 3 See catalog for approved course options Major Total Units
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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 Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories CHS 430 Research Methods in CHS 3 Major CHS or HIST 499 Capstone in Chicana/o Studies or History 3 Major CHS Student Choice Major Elective 3 See catalog for approved course options Major HIST Student Choice World History Course 3 See catalog for approved course options Major Free Elective Student Choice Student Choice 3 Needed 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 Total Units
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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