Chicano Studies, Associate in Arts (AA)
Associate Degree Graduation Requirements
Complete all of the following:
- All Department Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the department requirements must be completed through SBCC).
- One of the following three General Education options:
- OPTION 1: A minimum of 18 units of SBCC General Education Requirements (Areas A-D) and Institutional Requirements (Area E) and Information Competency Requirement (Area F) OR
- OPTION 2: IGETC Pattern OR
- OPTION 3: CSU GE Breadth Pattern
- A total of 60 degree-applicable units (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher).
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all units attempted at SBCC.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better in all college units attempted.
- A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Department Requirements | ||
| CHST 101 | Mexican-American (Chicano) History In The U.S. | 3 |
| or CHST 102 | The Chicano And Latino In U.S. History, From The 1960's To The Present | |
| CHST 103 | Mexican-American (Chicano) Culture | 3 |
| CHST 113 | Introduction to Chicano/Mexican-American Literature | 3 |
| or CHST 114 | Borderlands Literature: U.S.-Mexico | |
| or CHST 115 | Introduction To Mexican Literature | |
| CHST 121 | The Chicana And Other Latina Women | 3 |
| CHST 130 | History Of Mexican Art 1 | 3 |
| or CHST 131 | History Of Chicano Art | |
| Select one course from the following: | 3 | |
| Comparative Asian-American History, 1849-1965 | ||
| The African-American In U.S. History To World War II | ||
| American Indian: Past and Present | ||
| Total Units | 18.00 | |
| 1 | Students who completed CHST 119 (19) are exempt from this requirement. |
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Students will demonstrate and internalize the ability to comprehend the Latina/o experience critically, analytically, and creatively.
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Students will practice and demonstrate oral, written, and research skills.
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Students will develop their knowledge and pursue a deeper understanding of Chicana/o & Latina/o history, culture, language, and socio-political issues.
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Student will demonstrate leadership skills and internalize the need for social change in Chicana/o & Latina/o communities and the broader society through service learning.