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

Four Year Academic Roadmap

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  • Fall Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHS

    101 or

    160 or

    200

    CHS 100: Introduction to Chicana/o Studies, or
    CHS 160: Chicana/o Cultural Expressions, or
    CHS 200: Diversity in Latina/o Communities

    		3Triple counts as Major, GE:F and Multicultural PerspectivesMajor, GE & GraduationF
    GEStudent's ChoiceA2 – Written Communication3

    Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions

    		GEA2
    GEStudent's ChoiceA3 - Critical Thinking3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA3
    GEStudent's ChoiceB1 - Physical Sciences4

    Take a B1 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement

    See catalog for course titles & descriptions

    		GEB1/B3
    POLS150American Political Institutions3Double- counts as GE:D and American Institutions RequirementsGE & GraduationD/AIR: CA Local & State Govt.

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    Milestones

    • Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
    • Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)

    Spring Freshman

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHS

    101, or

    160, or

    200

    CHS 100: Introduction to Chicana/o Studies, or
    CHS 160: Chicana/o Cultural Expressions, or
    CHS 200: Diversity in Latina/o Communities

    		3Major requires 2 from this list, pick one you have not taken beforeMajor
    GEStudent's ChoiceA1 - Oral Communication3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEA1
    GEStudent's ChoiceB4 – Mathematics- Quantitative Reasoning3

    MATH 201 is the recommended Math courses by major or any other B4 course. Please check Math Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course.
    See catalog for course titles & descriptions.

    		GEB4
    GE/LanguageStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also double-counts with GE: C2.GE & GraduationC2/Language
    GEStudent's ChoiceC1 – Arts: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEC1

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    Milestones

    • Join a student group
    • Complete Golden 4 GE (A1, A2, A3, and B4)
    • Attend Summer Scheduling workshop
    • Attend Study Abroad information session (if interested)

  • Fall Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    GEStudent's ChoiceB2 - Life Sciences3Take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirementMajor & GEB2/B3
    GEStudent's ChoiceD - Social Sciences3See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Course must be a different subject than Political Science.GED
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.GraduationUnit Requirement
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.GraduationUnit Requirement
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.GraduationUnit Requirement

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    Milestones

    • Complete lower-division CHS requirement(s)

    Spring Sophomore

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    GEStudent's ChoiceEither C1 or C23See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEAdditional C
    GEStudent's ChoiceE - Lifelong Learning and Self-Development3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEE
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.GraduationUnit Requirement
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.GraduationUnit Requirement
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.GraduationUnit Requirement

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    Milestones

    • Seek a leadership position in a student organization
    • Apply for internships, study abroad, or a research opportunity (depending on interests)
    • Consider adding a minor or double major (consult with advisor)

  • Fall Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHS331Interdisciplinary Writing in Chicana/o Studies3Major & GWAR
    CHS335 or Major ElectiveChicana 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
    CHS/ Major Elective350 or Major ElectiveCHS 350: Chicana/o History and Culture or Student's Choice of 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 & GEAIR: US History
    CHSStudent's ChoiceArt and Culture Course3Choose CHS 333, 352, or 353 to double-count with UDGE-C. If taking CHS 358, will need to take a separate UDGE-C courseMajor & GEUDGE C
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.GraduationUnit Requirement

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    Milestones

    • Meet w/Graduate Studies Center to discuss graduate school programs
    • Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement to discuss internship/job opportunities
    • Meet with CHS faculty advisor to discuss career options and curricular plans

    Spring Junior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHS/Major Elective320 or Major ElectiveCHS 320: Gender & Sexuality, or Student's Choice of Non-CHS Upper Division Elective3If 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
    CHS/Major Elective402 or Major ElectiveCHS 402: Southern CA Chicano/a History or Student's Choice of Non-CHS Upper Division Elective3If 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
    CHSStudent's ChoiceTransborder Issues Elective (1 of 2)3Course Options: CHS 315, 334, 342, 343, 349, 364, 383, 392, 401, 425, or 445
    See catalog for course titles and descriptions    		Major
    CHSStudent's ChoiceLatin American Studies Course3One 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
    UDGEStudent's ChoiceUDGE B - Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning3See catalog for course titles & descriptionsGEUDGE B

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    Milestones

    • 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 AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHS491Theoretical Foundations of Chicana/o Studies3Major
    CHS

    Student's Choice

    		Transborder 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.Major
    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    		GraduationUnit Requirement
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.GraduationUnit Requirement
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.GraduationUnit Requirement

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    Milestones

    • Apply for graduation (Priority deadline – October 1st)
    • Attend Grad Check workshop or schedule a Grad Check appointment with Academic Advising
    • Meet w/Career Development & Alumni Engagement to learn more about Alumni services
    • Meet with your program faculty advisor at least once before you graduate (either in the Fall or Spring semester)

    Spring Senior

    Course AreaCourse NumberCourse TitleUnitsNotesRequirements MetGE Categories
    CHS430Research Methods in Chicana/o Studies3Major
    CHS499 or
    Free Elective    		Capstone3

    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's ChoiceWill vary3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.GraduationUnit Requirement
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.GraduationUnit Requirement
    Free ElectiveStudent's ChoiceWill vary3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 or 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.GraduationUnit Requirement

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    Milestones

    • Attend Grad Fest in March
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