Chicana/o/x Studies Associate in Arts Degree
Division: Social Sciences
PROGRAM CODE: 1A19606
The Chicana/o/x Studies Associate in Arts Degree is designed to provide students with a multi-disciplinary and interdisciplinary examination of the experiences of Chicanas/os/xs (Mexican Americans) and other Latina/o/x populations in the United States. Students will analyze issues pertaining to Chicana/o/x and Latina/o/x communities in particular while holistically developing a critical understanding of race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, and power in American society.
To earn an Associate Degree students must complete:
- all major course requirements with a grade of C or better;
- Cypress College Native General Education requirements; California State University General Education Breadth requirements (CSU GE Breadth) or IGETC General Education requirements;
- any elective courses to complete a minimum of 60 units;
- complete all graduation requirements; and
- have an overall GPA of 2.0.
At least 50% of all major course work must be completed at Cypress College. Courses that fulfill major requirements for an Associate Degree at Cypress College might not be the same as those required for completing the major at a transfer institution offering a Baccalaureate Degree. For information on specific university requirements, please consult with your counselor, or visit the Transfer Center.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses (15 units): | ||
| ETHS 101 C | American Ethnic Studies (formerly ETHS 100 C) | 3 |
| or ETHS 101HC | Honors American Ethnic Studies | |
| ETHS 150 C | Introduction to Chicana-o Studies (formerly ETHS 140 C) | 3 |
| ETHS 151 C | Chicana-o History I (formerly ETHS 141 C) | 3 |
| ETHS 152 C | Chicana-o History II | 3 |
| ETHS 153 C | Chicana-o and Latina-o Contemporary Issues | 3 |
| Elective Courses - Select one of the following (3 units): | 3 | |
| Ancient Cultures of Mexico and Central America | 3 | |
| Latin American Art | 3 | |
| Latino-a-x Literature | 3 | |
| Introduction to African-American Studies | 3 | |
| African-American History I | 3 | |
| African-American History II | 3 | |
| Introduction to Native American Studies | 3 | |
| Native American History I | 3 | |
| Native American History II | 3 | |
| Introduction to Asian Pacific American Studies | 3 | |
| Asian Pacific American History | 3 | |
| Race, Ethnicity, and Popular Culture | 3 | |
| American Social Justice Movements | 3 | |
| History of Latin America I | 3 | |
| History of Latin America II | 3 | |
| History of Mexico | 3 | |
| History of the Americas I (formerly HIST 162AC) | 3 | |
| History of the Americas II (formerly HIST 162BC) | 3 | |
| History of California | 3 | |
| Sociology of Contemporary Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 | |
| Total Units | 18 | |