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

Note: This Roadmap is subject to change based on course needs and scheduling.

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 GE Area 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 GE Area 1B: Critical Thinking course - 3 units Units: 3
GE 5A - Student’s Choice of GE Area 5A: Physical Sciences course - 4 units Units: 4
Take a 5A with 5C (lab) if missing lab requirement. Can also choose to take GE 5B Biological Science course. 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’s Fair (First Week of October)

Spring Freshman - 15 units

GE 1C - Student’s Choice of GE Area 1C: Oral Communication course - 3 units Units: 3
GE 2 - Student’s Choice of GE Area 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 GE Area 3A: Arts course - 3 units Units: 3
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3Needed 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
Meets GE 3A.
CHS 200 - Diversity in Latina/o Communities Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Join MEChA de CI
- If CHS 160 taken, take an extra free elective of choice.
- Complete Golden 4 GE: 1A, 1B, 1C, and 2
- 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 GE Area 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 POLS 150 taken to meet 3 units of GE: 4 Social and Behavioral Sciences.
GE 5B - Student’s Choice of GE Area 5B: Biological Science course - 3 units Units: 3
If 5B course previously taken, GE 5A: Physical Science.
Student’s Choice of Major Language Requirement. Units: 3Any 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: 3Needed 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: 3Needed 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 Latino Male Retreat in Fall Semester
- If a GE 5C lab was not taken previously, enroll in a lab

Spring Sophomore - 15 units

GE 3B - Student’s Choice of GE Area 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 choice of US History. See catalog for list of courses and descriptions.
Student’s Choice of Free Elective Course. Units: 3Needed 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: 3Needed 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: 3Needed 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: 3Needed 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
- Attend Noche de Familia event in February
- Seek a leadership position in a student organization
- Participate in the Chicana/Latina Retreat
- 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
Double-counts with the GWAR requirement (need C- or better).
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) CHS 350 is offered every semester. See catalog for list of courses 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
- Join NACCS at student membership rate
- Meet with CHS faculty advisor if declaring a Double Major with either Spanish or History with Chicana/o Studies
- Meet with Advisor about Graduate School and internship options
- Meet with Career Development & Alumni Engagement to discuss internship/job opportunities
- Meet with CHS faculty advisor to discuss career options and curricular plans
- Attend H.S.I. Week of Events
- Attend CHS Open House
- Attend Campus Involvement Fair
- Attend Majors Fair in October to find a Minor
- Participate in Latino Male Retreat to Santa Rosa Island

Spring Junior - 15 units

CHS 330 - Chicana/o Studies Research Methods & the University Units: 3
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
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: 3Any Upper Division Elective (300 - 499 course) with Prefixes: BLST, AAS & NAIS. Course may vary by semester.
Complete one from the following:
UDGE 2 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 2: Mathematical Concepts - Quantitative Reasoning course - 3 units Units: 3
UDGE 5 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 5: Science course - 3 units Units: 3
Recommendations/Notes
- Meet with Career Development & Alumni Engagement
- Prepare a resume
- Meet with CHS faculty advisor to discuss career plans and Capstone options for senior year (options vary by semester)
- Participate in the Chicana/Latina in Spring
- Start researching Internship/Volunteer opportunities
- Attend Noche de Familia event in February
- Consider taking CHS 496 for career exploration

Year 4 - 30 units

Fall Senior - 15 units

CHS 491 - Theoretical Foundations of Chicana/o Studies Units: 3
UDGE 3 - Student’s Choice of UDGE - 3: Arts or Humanities course - 3 unit Units: 3
Take this course if still needed. If not, take a Free Elective.
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.
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
Complete one experience from Internship, Senior Thesis, or Community-based Research Capstone Area:
Note: 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)
- Meet with Advisor about Graduate School options

Spring Senior - 14 units

CHS 499 - Community-based Research Capstone in Chicana/o Studies Units: 3
If student completed Internship, Senior Thesis, or Community-based Research Capstone course this section switches to a free elective.
Student’s Choice of Major Transborder Community Issues Course . Units: 3
See catalog for course list and descriptions.
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.

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: 2 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
- Attend Grad Fest in March
- Order your special CHS Sash for Graduation
- Participate in Sí Se Pudo! Student Celebration
- Attend NACCS conference
- Consider taking CHS 496 for career exploration