Bachelor of Arts
The previous Chicano and Latino Studies BA requirement, before Fall 2023, is shown toward the bottom of this page.
For students with the previous BA catalog (before Fall 2023):
The Bachelor of Arts in Chicano and Latino Studies is an interdisciplinary program that examines the historical, political, social, educational, economic, and cultural developments that affect Latino communities in the United States. It provides an excellent background for students preparing for careers in education, social services, law, business, counseling, and community organizing.
| Class Number | Class Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CALS 350 | Latino Cultural Studies (Spring) | 4 |
| CALS 442 | Gender, Race and Class (Spring) | 4 |
| CALS 445 | Chicano/Latino History (Spring) | 4 |
| CALS 458 | Chicano and Latino Studies Research and Methodology (Fall) | 4 |
And one of the following courses: (3-4 Units)
- CALS 160B: CALS Learning Community (C3)
- CALS 219: The Latino Experience (D1)
- CALS 220: Latina/o Arts and Humanities (C2)
Total units in the major core: 19-20
| Class Number | Class Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CALS 225 | Spanish for Bilinguals (C2) | 4 |
| CALS 314 | Latin American Literature (C2) | 4 |
| CALS 339 | Latinos and the U.S. Labor Market | 4 |
| CALS 352 | Chicano/Latino Philosophy (C2) | 4 |
| CALS 368 | Chicano/Latino Music (C1) | 4 |
| CALS 374 | Latino Literature (C2) | 4 |
| CALS 393 | Chicano/Latino Cinema (C1) | 4 |
| CALS 403 | Chicano/Latino Youth & Adolescents (E) | 4 |
| CALS 432 | Latinos in a Global Context (D5) | 4 |
| CALS 451 | Chicano/Latino Humanities (C3) | 4 |
| CALS 479 | Chicano/Latino Art History (C1) | 4 |
| Class Number | Class Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CALS 400 | Special Topics | 4 |
| CALS 405 | The Chicano/Latino Family (Fall, every other year) | 4 |
| CALS 426 | Latina/o Sociolinguistics (Spring, every other year) | 4 |
| CALS 456 | Latinos and Education (Fall, every other year) | 4 |
| CALS 474 | Major Authors in Latino Literature (Fall, every other year) | 4 |
| CALS 480 | Latin American Migration to the U.S. (Fall) | 4 |
Total elective units in the major: 20
Capstone Project
All CALS majors must complete a capstone project/paper during their senior year. Please consult with your major advisor about this requirement prior to the start of your senior year.