Roadmap Transfer - 2 year: Chicana/o Studies, B.A.

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

Year 1 - 30 units

Fall Junior - 15 units

CHS 331 - Interdisciplinary Writing in Chicana/o Studies Units: 3
Meets major and GWAR requirement with C- or better
GE 3B - Student’s Choice of GE Area 3B Humanities: Languages Other than English course - 3 units Units: 3
If the language requirement has not been met, take any lower division Spanish or Mixtec language course. Otherwise, take a Free Elective.
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 HIST - US History course. Units: 3 Choose one: HIST 270, 271, 272, 275, or CHS 350. Take this course if still needed. Consider taking HIST 350 if US History has not been met or another US History course. Otherwise, take a Free Elective.
Recommendations/Notes
- This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE’s and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed.
- 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
- 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
- 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

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: 3See catalog for courses and descriptions. Some classes listed in Transborder Community Issues area can meet UDGE-3 or 4.
Student’s Choice of Major Latin American Studies Course. Units: 3See 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. Courses 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
- This two-year roadmap assumes that all GE’s and Lower Division Major Requirements have been completed
- Consider taking CHS 496 for career exploration
- 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

Year 2 - 30 units

Fall Senior - 15 units

CHS 491 - Theoretical Foundations of Chicana/o Studies Units: 3
POLS 150 - American Political Institutions Units: 3
Double-counts as GE:4 and American Institutions Requirements. If POLS150 has been met change to Free Elective.
Student’s Choice of Major Upper Division Electives Course. Units: 3See catalog for list of courses & descriptions. Some upper division electives can meet UDGE-3 or 4. Options vary according to selected pathway.
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.
Complete one experience from Internship, Senior Thesis, or Community-based Research Capstone Area:
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
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
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
- Participate in Latino Male Retreat to Santa Rosa Island

Spring Senior - 15 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
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 Transborder Community Issues Course. Units: 3See catalog for course list and descriptions.
Student’s Choice of Major Upper Division Electives Course. Units: 3 See catalog for list of courses & descriptions. Some upper division electives can meet UDGE-3 or 4. Options vary according to selected pathway.
Student’s Choice of Multicultural Perspectives Course. Units: 3 Take this course if still needed. If not, take a Free Elective.
Recommendations/Notes
- Volunteer at Noche de Familia event in February 
- Attend Grad Fest in March
- Order your special CHS Sash for Graduation
- Participate in iSí Se Pudo! Student Celebration
- Attend NACCS conference
- Consider taking CHS 496 for career exploration