Chicano/ Latino Studies

The Chicano/Latino Studies concentration is an interdisciplinary concentration that provides a well-rounded introduction to the Chicano/Latino community. Students will gain an understanding of this community's important historical, cultural, social, and political issues. This community is the largest ethnic group in the region and has been dramatically underserved by social institutions, including higher education. The knowledge acquired in this concentration will enable them to be more culturally competent as classroom teachers. Students must take 15 units, which includes the required EDU 250 and ETH 432 courses.

EDU 250 (required)                           3 units
Field Experience in the Classroom

ETH 432 (required capstone course) 3 units
Advanced Multicultural Relations

Select one of the following courses:

ANT 422                                          3 units
Cultures of Mexico

ETH 350                                          3 units
Chicano History

ETH 351                                          3 units
Mexican History

Select two of the following courses:

ETH 301                                          3 units
Chicano/Latino Literature  

ETH 321                                        3 units
Chicana/Latina Women in the U.S.

ETH 322                                        3 units
Latin American Families in the U.S.

Curriculum Summary

General Plan

General Education Courses                    49 units

      - Lower Division     40 units

      - Upper Division       9 units

Liberal Studies Courses                         77 units

- Lower Division      31 units

- Upper Division       31 units

- Concentration        15 units                         

Total                                                    126 units

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies General Education Courses

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Major Courses

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies Graduation Requirements