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

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To be in compliance with new GE pattern.

We propose 3 additional units of Upper Division Electives under new section titled “Ethnic Studies” to provide students with an opportunity to enroll in a Black Studies, Asian Amerian Studies and Native American and Indigenous Studies course.

Year 1 - 31 units

Fall Freshman - 16 units

CHS 100 - Introduction to Chicana/o Studies Units: 3
Triple counts as Major, GE:6 and Multicultural Perspectives
GE 1A - Student’s Choice of 1A: English Composition - 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 1B - Student’s Choice of 1B: Critical Thinking course - 3 units Units: 3
GE 5A - Student’s Choice of 5A: Physical Sciences course - 4 units Units: 4
Take a 5A with 5C (lab) if missing lab requirement. See catalog for course titles & descriptions
POLS 150 - American Political Institutions Units: 3
Double-counts as GE:4 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 1C - Student’s Choice of 1C: Oral Communication course - 3 units Units: 3
GE 2 - Student’s Choice of 2: Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning course - 3 units Units: 3
MATH 201 is the recommended Math courses by major or any other GE:2 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 3A - Student’s Choice of 3A: Arts course - 3 units Units: 3
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 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
- Attend Summer Scheduling workshop
- Attend Study Abroad information session (if interested)

Year 2 - 30 units

Fall Sophomore- 15 units

GE 4 - Student’s Choice of 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences course - 3 units Units: 3
See catalog for course titles & descriptions. Course must be a different subject than Political Science, if a POLS class has previously been taken to meet 3 units of GE 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences.
GE 5B - Student’s Choice of 5B: Biological Science course - 3 units Units: 3
Take a 5B with 5C (lab) if missing lab requirement
Student’s Choice of Major Language Requirement. Units: 3 Any Spanish or Mixtec Language course or any Upper Division Spanish course. MIXT 101, SPAN 101, 102, 201, 202 211, and 212 can triple count for major, GE: 3B and Language Graduation Requirement (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, if eligible

Spring Sophomore - 15 units

GE 3B - Student’s Choice of 3B 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:3B. If already met via major Language requirement, take a GE 3A - Student’s Choice of 3A: Arts course.
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.
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
- 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
Chicana/o Studies, B.A. - 120 units Student’s Choice of Art and Culture Course. Units: 3
See catalog for list of courses and descriptions. Some classes listed in Art & Culture area can meet UDGE-3.
Student’s Choice of Major History and Society Course. Units: 3 (HIST 350 meets the US History graduation requirement and CHS 402 meets Upper-Division Subject Area 4 • Social and Behavioral Sciences) CHS 350 is offered every semester. CHS 402 is offered in Spring only. 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.
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 Advisor 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 Advisor to inquire about internships

Spring Junior - 15 units

UDGE 5 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 5: Science course - 3 units Units: 3
Chicana/o Studies, B.A. - 120 units Student’s Choice of Major Transborder Community Issues Course. Units: 3
See catalog for courses and desriptions. Some classes listed in Transborder Community Issues area can meet UDGE-3 or 4
Chicana/o Studies, B.A. - 120 units Student’s Choice of Major Latin American Studies Course. Units: 3
See catalog for courses and descriptions.
Student’s Choice of Major Ethnic Studies Course. Units: 3 Any Upper Division Elective (300 - 499 course) with Prefixes: BLST, AAS & NAIS. Course may vary by semester.
Chicana/o Studies, B.A. - 120 units Student’s Choice of Major Upper Division Electives Course. Units: 3

Some upper division electives can meet UDGE-3 or 4.
See catalog for list of courses & descriptions.
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 (options vary by semester)

Year 4 - 30 units

Fall Senior - 15 units

CHS 491 - Theoretical Foundations of Chicana/o Studies Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Major Gender, Feminisms & Sexuality Course . Units: 3

Both classes listed in the Gender, Feminisms & Sexuality area meet UDGE-4.
See catalog for list of courses & descriptions.

Chicana/o Studies, B.A. - 120 units Student’s Choice of Major Upper Division Electives Course . Units: 3

Some upper division electives can meet UDGE-3 or 4.
See catalog for list of courses & descriptions. Options vary according to selected pathway

Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Complete one experience from Internship, Senior Thesis, or Community-based Research Capstone Area:
Major requires CHS 492 or 499. CHS 499 is only offered in Spring, if student plans to take CHS 499 in Spring, this section 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
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
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
Chicana/o Studies, B.A. - 120 units Student’s Choice of Major Transborder Community Issues Course. Units: 3

See catalog for course list and descriptions.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3Needed 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: 3Needed for 120 Unit Requirement - Can be any class, any major, any level 100-499 that you have not earned previous credit for.
Recommendations/Notes
- Attend Grad Fest in March
- Order your special CHS Sash for Graduation
- Participate in in Sí Se Pudo! Student Celebration in May