Roadmap Freshman - 4 year: Chicana/o Studies, B.A.

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Year 1 - 31 units

Fall Freshman - 16 units

CHS 100 - Introduction to Chicana/o Studies Units: 3
Triple counts as Major, GE:F and Multicultural Perspectives
GE A2 - Student’s Choice of A2: Written Communication course - 3 units Units: 3
Please check English Milestone via your Student Center to verify if you need an additional support course. See catalog for course titles & descriptions
GE A3 - Student’s Choice of A3: Critical Thinking course - 3 units Units: 3
GE B1 - Student’s Choice of B1: Physical Sciences course - 4 units Units: 4
Take a B1 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement See catalog for course titles & descriptions
POLS 150 - American Political Institutions Units: 3
Double-counts as GE:D and American Institutions Requirements
Recommendations/Notes
- Schedule an appointment with a Peer Advisor or Academic Advisor in the Academic Advising Center
- Attend Major Fair (First Week of October)

Spring Freshman - 15 units

GE A1 - Student’s Choice of A1: Oral Communication course - 3 units Units: 3
GE B4 - Student’s Choice of B4: Mathematics-Quantitative Reasoning course - 3 units Units: 3
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
GE C1 - Student’s Choice of C1: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater course - 3 units Units: 3
GE C2 - Student’s Choice of C2 Humanities: Languages Other than English course - 3 units Units: 3
Units may vary between 3-4 units depending on language chosen. Also, double-counts with GE:C2.
Complete one of the following:
CHS 150 - Introduction to Ethnic Studies (Cross-listed as ETHS 150, BLST 150) Units: 3
CHS 160 - Chicana/o Cultural Expressions Units: 3
CHS 200 - Diversity in Latina/o Communities Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Join MEChA de CI
- Complete Golden 4 GE (A1, A2, A3, and B4)
- Attend Summer Scheduling workshop
- Attend Study Abroad information session (if interested)

Year 2 - 30 units

Fall Sophomore- 15 units

GE B2 - Student’s Choice of B2: Life Sciences course - 3 units Units: 3
take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement
GE D - Student’s Choice of D: Social Sciences course - 3 units Units: 3
See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Course must be a different subject than Political Science
Student’s Choice of Major Language Requirement. Units: 3
Any Spanish or Mixtec Language course or any Upper Division Spanish course (note: units may be 3-4 depending on course chosen).
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 because student will be under 60 units at the time.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 because student will be under 60 units at the time.
Recommendations/Notes
- Complete lower-division CHS requirement(s)
- Participate in the Chicano/Latino Male Retreat in Fall Semester

Spring Sophomore - 15 units

Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 because student will be under 60 units at the time.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, aany level 100-299 because student will be under 60 units at the time.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-299 because student will be under 60 units at the time.
Complete one from the following:
GE C1 - Student’s Choice of C1: Arts, Cinema, Dance, Music, Theater course - 3 units Units: 3
GE C2 - Student’s Choice of C2 Humanities: Languages Other than English course - 3 units Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Participate in the Chicana/Latina Retreat Attend Noche de Familia event in February
- 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)

Year 3 - 30 units

Fall Junior - 15 units

CHS 331 - Interdisciplinary Writing in Chicana/o Studies Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Art and Culture Course . Units: 3
See catalog for list of courses and descriptions.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Complete one from History and Society Area:
CHS 350 is offered every semester. CHS 402 is offered in Spring only.
CHS 350 - Chicana/O History And Culture (Cross-listed as HIST 350) Units: 3
CHS 402 - Southern California Chicana/o History and Culture (Cross-listed as HIST 402) Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Join NACCS at student membership rate
- Meet with CHS faculty advisor if declaring a Double Major with Spanish & Chicana/o Studies
- Meet with CHS faculty advisor if declaring a Double Major with History & Chicana/o Studies
- Meet with Adviser about Graduate School options
- Meet with Career Development & Alumni Engagement to discuss internship/job opportunities
- Meet with CHS faculty advisor to discuss career options and curricular plans
- Meet with Adviser about Internships

Spring Junior - 15 units

Student’s Choice of Transborder Community Issues Course . Units: 3
See catalog for courses and desriptions.
Student’s Choice of Latin American Studies Course . Units: 3
See catalog for courses and descriptions.
UDGE B - Student’s Choice of UDGE-B: Scientific Inquiry and Quantitative Reasoning course - 3 units Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Upper Division Electives Course . Units: 3
See catalog for list of courses & descriptions.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Recommendations/Notes
- Meet with 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

Year 4 - 30 units

Fall Senior - 15 units

CHS 491 - Theoretical Foundations of Chicana/o Studies Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Upper Division Electives Course. Units: 3
See catalog for list of courses & descriptions.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Complete one from Internship, Senior Thesis, or Community-based Research Capstone Area:
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
CHS 492 - Internship in Chicana/o Studies Units: 3
CHS 494 - Senior Thesis/Independent Study Units: 1-3
CHS 499 - Community-based Research Capstone in Chicana/o Studies Units: 3
Complete one from Gender, Feminisms & Sexuality Area:
CHS 320 - Gender and Sexuality in the Chicana/o Community Units: 3
CHS 335 - Chicana Feminisms Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Apply for Graduation (Priority deadline - October 1st)
- Attend Grad Check workshop or schedule a Grad Check appointment with Academic Advising
- Meet with Career Development & Alumni Engagement to learn more about Alumni services
- Meet with your CHS faculty advisor at least once before you graduate (either in the Fall or Spring semester)

Spring Senior - 15 units

CHS 430 - Research Methods in Chicana/o Studies Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Transborder Community Course . Units: 3
See catalog for course list and descriptions.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3
Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
CHS 499 - Community-based Research Capstone in Chicana/o Studies Units: 3
If student took CHS 492 in the fall, this section switches to a free elective
Recommendations/Notes
- Attend Grad Fest in March
- Order your special CHS Sash for Graduation
- Participate in in Sí Se Pudo! Student Celebration in May