BA: Chicano/a Studies 2023-2024
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 331 Interdisciplinary Writing in Chicana/o Studies 3 Major & GWAR CHS 335, or
Major
ElectiveChicana Feminism, or
Non-CHS Upper Division Elective3 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 Non-CHS Upper Division Elective (see major section in catalog for course options)Major & GE UDGE D CHS 350, or
Major
ElectiveChicana/o History and Culture, or
Non-CHS Upper Division Elective3 If 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 & GE AIR: US History CHS Student's Choice Art and Culture Course 3 Course options include: CHS 333, 352, or 353 Major & GE UDGE C SPAN or MIXTEC Student's Choice Spanish Language or Mixteco Language 4 Take 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. Can also take CHS 315 - Nahuatl course to substitute for CHS language requirement (consult with CHS faculty advisor if interested).
Free Electives can be any course, from any major, any level 100-499 that you have never taken before.
Major & Graduation Language Total Units
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Milestones
- This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE's and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed.
- Schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor in Academic Advising Center
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)
- Meet with CHS faculty advisor to discuss career options and curricular plans
Spring Junior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories CHS 320, or
Major
ElectiveGender & Sexuality, or
Non-CHS Upper
Division Elective3 If 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 & GE UDGE D CHS CHS 402, or
Major
ElectiveSouthern CA
Chicano/a History, or
Non-CHS Upper
Division Elective3 If 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 CHS Student's Choice Transborder Issues
Elective (1 of 2)3 Course Options: CHS 315, 334, 342, 343, 349, 364, 383, 392, 401, 425, or 445
See catalog for course titles and descriptionsMajor CHS Student's Choice Latin American Studies Course 3 One from the following Course Options: ANTH 361, CHS 370, HIST 360, HIST 361, SPAN 340, or SPAN 411
See catalog for course titles and descriptionsMajor UDGE
Student's Choice UDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning
3 See catalog for course titles & descriptions. GE UDGE B Total Units
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Milestones
- This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE's and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed
- Meet w/Graduate Studies Center
- Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement, Prepare a resume; attend a workshop at the Career Development Center
- Meet with CHS faculty advisor to discuss career plans and Capstone options for senior year
Fall Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories CHS 491 Theoretical Foundations in CHS 3 Major CHS Student's Choice CHS Transborder Issues Elective (2 of 2) 3 One from the following Course Options (not previously taken): CHS 315, 334, 342, 343, 349, 364, 383, 392, 401, 425, or 445 Major CHS CHS 492, or
Free ElectiveInternship 3 Major 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 beforeGraduation Unit Requirement POLS 150 American Political Institutions 3 If POLS 150 has been met change to Free Elective. Graduation AIR: CA Local & State Govt Free Elective Student's Choice Free Elective 3 Needed for 120-unit requirement. Can be any course, from any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for Graduation Unit Requirement Total Units
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Milestones
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
- Meet w/Academic Advisor for Grad Check
Spring Senior
Course Area Course Number Course Title Units Notes Requirements Met GE Categories CHS 430 Research Methods in CHS 3 Major CHS 499, or
Free ElectiveCapstone 3 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 beforeMajor Free Elective Student's Choice Student Choice 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any course, any major, any level 100-299 of 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Graduation Unit Requirement Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any course, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Graduation Unit Requirement Free Elective Student's Choice Will vary 3 Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any course, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for. Graduation Unit Requirement Total Units
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Milestones
- Attend Grad Fest in March