Chicana and Chicano Studies, BA (2022-2023)

The following roadmap is a sample advising map to complete the degree program in four years. Please consult your MyPlanner and major advisor as you develop your individualized academic plan. Students must have completed 60+ units in order to enroll in SJSU Studies courses.

Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4

Year 1

Fall Semester (16 units)

GE Area A1 (Recommended CCS 74 ) 3 unit(s)
GE Area A2 3 unit(s)
GE Area E 3 unit(s)
CCS 1 - Introduction to Chicana and Chicano Studies
3 unit(s) (F)
CCS 2 - Library Studies
1 unit(s)
CCS 10A - Mexican Americans and the Development of U.S. History and Government
3 unit(s) (D)

Spring Semester (15 units)

GE Area A3 3 unit(s)
GE Area B4 3 unit(s)
GE Area C1 3 unit(s)
University Elective 3 unit(s)
CCS 10B - Mexican Americans and the Development of U.S. History and Government
3 unit(s) (D+US123)

Year 2

Fall Semester (15 units)

GE Area B1+B3 3 unit(s) *
GE Area C2 3 unit(s)
CCS 135 - Contemporary Chicana/o Issues
3 unit(s)
CCS 151 - Theory in Chicana/o Studies
3 unit(s)
Chicana and Chicano Studies Course - Upper Division 3 unit(s)
Writing Skills Test (WST) - Taken and Passed

Spring Semester (14 units)

GE Area B2+B3 3 unit(s) *
GE Area C1 or C2 3 unit(s)
CCS 150 - Research Methods
3 unit(s)
Chicana and Chicano Studies Course - Upper Division 3 unit(s)
Physical Education 1 unit(s)
Physical Education 1 unit(s)

Year 3

Fall Semester (15 units)

Writing in the Disciplines (WID) (Recommended SOCS 100W) 3 unit(s)
CCS 152 - The Story of Chicano Spanish
3 unit(s)
Chicana and Chicano Studies Course - Upper Division 3 unit(s)
Chicana and Chicano Studies Course - Upper Division 3 unit(s)
University Elective OR Minor 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

SJSU Studies Area R 3 unit(s)
SJSU Studies Area S 3 unit(s)
Chicana and Chicano Studies Course - Upper Division 3 unit(s)
Chicana and Chicano Studies Course - Upper Division 3 unit(s)
University Elective OR Minor 3 unit(s)
Apply to Graduate

Year 4

Fall Semester (15 units)

SJSU Studies Area V 3 unit(s)
Chicana and Chicano Studies Course - Upper Division 3 unit(s)
University Elective OR Minor 3 unit(s)
University Elective OR Minor 3 unit(s)
University Elective OR Minor 3 unit(s)

Spring Semester (15 units)

CCS 125 - Chicana/o Community Studies
3 unit(s)
University Elective OR Minor 3 unit(s)
University Elective OR Minor 3 unit(s)
University Elective OR Minor 3 unit(s)
University Elective OR Minor 3 unit(s)

Roadmap Notes

A minimum of 40 upper division units must be completed for the degree. This roadmap is a sample pathway. Please check with a major advisor for the most appropriate sequence for you.

* Either B1 or B2 must be taken with a B3 - Laboratory .