Social Justice Studies - Chicano Studies

Social Justice Studies - Chicano Studies

The Associate in Arts for Transfer in Social Justice Studies: Chicano Studies is designed to provide a clear pathway to a CSU major and baccalaureate programs in Chicanx/Latinx Studies or Mexican-American Studies. Chicanx and Latinx Studies offer a multidisciplinary approach to the study of Chicanx and Latinx identities, culture, art, literature, politics, history, and society in Latin America and in the United States. Through the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, the Chicanx and Latinx Studies Program incorporates theories of race and ethnicity, the importance of language and identification, human rights and indigenous populations, and the study of comparative social and political movements to examine the ways that we currently understand Latin American, Latinx, African-Caribbean, and Chicanx culture. To support this multidisciplinary approach, the Chicanx and Latinx Studies program offers courses that cover history, psychology, politics, literature, film, art, ethnic studies, and gender studies. The degree requires a minimum of 18 units lower division work in Chicanx and Latinx Studies and related disciplines and is combined with the California State General Education Pattern to prepare students to take upper division courses at a California State University. California Community College students who are awarded an ADT are guaranteed admission with junior standing somewhere in the CSU system. This priority does not guarantee admission to specific majors or campuses.

Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this area of emphasis, the successful student should be able to:

1. Understand the historical foundations of Chicanx and Latinx Studies and make connections with contemporary white supremacy and racial justice issues.

2. Read, write, and discuss orally a variety of texts written by and about Chicanxs and the Chicanx movement.

3. Use art, film, music, and literature to critically examine and explore the history and struggle of Chicanxs and Latinxs in the United States and throughout Latin America.

4. Analyze the histories and experiences of Chicanxs and Latinxs and the contributions they have made to racial justice, social justice, and the fight for equality in the United States.

5. Examine the ethical and moral implications inherent in the experiences of Chicanxs and Latinxs in their quest for social, moral, and economic justice.

6. Compare and contrast Chicanx and Latinx experiences with other experiences that are a part of or separate from Latin American tradition.

7. Use qualitative and quantitative research methods in the behavioral and social sciences to better analyze issues related to Chicanx and Latinx Studies.

Elective Courses - Choose three courses from at least two areas:

Associate in Art for Transfer Degree
The Associate of Art Degree in Administration and Information Systems will be awarded upon completion of the degree requirements, including general education and other graduation requirements as described in the college catalog.