Nov 09, 2024  
2024-2025 Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Catalog

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


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Year 1 - 31 units


Fall Freshman - 16 units


Spring Freshman - 15 units


Year 2 - 30 units


Fall Sophomore- 15 units


  • Units: 3
  • take a B2 with B3 (lab) if missing lab requirement

  • 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​.
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    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​.
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    Complete one from the following:

  • Units: 3
  • Units: 3
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    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


  • 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.
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    Complete one from History and Society Area:

  • CHS 350 is offered every semester. CHS 402 is offered in Spring only.

  • Units: 3
  • Units: 3
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    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


Year 4 - 30 units


Fall Senior - 15 units


Spring Senior - 15 units


  • 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.
  • Units: 3
  • If student took CHS 492 in the fall, this section switches to a free elective

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    Recommendations/Notes

    • Attend Grad Fest in March
    • Order your special CHS Sash for Graduation
    • Participate in in Sí Se Pudo! Student Celebration in May

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