CHICANO STUDIES—ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Chicano Studies program provides organized studies in the heritage of Chicanos and fosters and expands general understanding of the cultural contributions of this group. The Chicano Studies
courses give students opportunities to develop competence in and an understanding of the language, history, and culture of Chicanos, as well as current issues affecting the Chicano community.
Completion of the Chicano Studies major enhances students’ qualifications for positions in schools, community groups, governmental organizations, and private enterprise.
For detailed requirements for individual four-year institutions, students should contact the transfer institution and/or meet with a counselor for specific transfer course requirements in their major.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Hermelinda Rocha-Tabera at (831) 755−6750, hrocha@hartnell.edu, D-369
PROGRAM OUTCOMES:
Upon successful completion of the Chicano Studies program, a student should be able to:
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demonstrate knowledge of the history of Chicanos in the United States including an evaluation of the Chicano political experience with respect to local and national leaders.
apply critical thinking skills in reading, comprehending, and interpreting Chicano Studies scholarship including the ideas of the major thinkers who have influenced Chicano Studies past and
present.
demonstrate knowledge of Chicano culture including and analysis of the cultural expressions of Chicanos including but not limited to popular culture, literature, and cinema.
distinguish variations within the Chicano community with respect to class, culture, gender, ethnicity, race, and sexuality.
A minimum of 60.0 semester units with a grade of “C” or better must be maintained in all degree-applicable units. Only courses numbered 1-199 may apply toward the Associate Degree. Courses listed
below may have prerequisites that must be completed prior to enrolling. Consult a schedule of classes, college catalog, or a counselor for further information.
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REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Required Major Course
Course No.
HIS-49A
HIS-49B
ETH-3‡
ETH-4
Course Title
Chicano History A
Chicano History B
Chicanos in American Society
Chicano Culture
Units
3.0
3.0
3.0
3.0
SUBTOTAL UNITS (12.0)
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COMPLETE 3.0 UNITS IN EACH OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS OF EMPHASIS:
RESTRICTED MAJOR ELECTIVES—CULTURE (Select a minimum of 3.0
Course No.
units from the following:)
Restricted Major Elective
ETH/POL-5
Restricted Major Elective
ETH-2
Restricted Major Elective
ETH-6
RESTRICTED MAJOR ELECTIVES—LITERATURE (Select a minimum of
3.0 units from the following:)
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
Restricted Major Elective
RECOMMENDED ELECTIVES (Select from list; none required)
Recommended Major Elective
Recommended Major Elective
Recommended Major Elective
GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES
Natural Sciences (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Social & Behavioral Sciences (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog
GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Humanities (Select a minimum of 3 units from catalog GENERAL
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Ethnic Groups in the United States (Select a minimum of 3 units from
catalog GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Language and Rationality (9 Units)
A.
Written Composition
B.
Communication and Analytical Thinking
Communication and Analytical Thinking (Select a minimum of 1
unit from catalog GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS)
Course Title
Chicano Politics and the American Political System
Chicano Leadership
La Chicana
SUBTOTAL UNITS (3.0)
Course No.
Course Title
ENG-1B
ENG-26
ETH-12
Course No.
SPA-2, 2S, or 2X
MAT-13
COM-1
Course No.
College Reading and Composition: Chicano Perspective
Chicano Literature
Chicano Cinema
SUBTOTAL UNITS (3.0)
Course Title
Elementary Spanish or higher
Elementary Statistics
Introduction to Public Speaking
Course Title
ETH-3‡
Chicanos in American Society
ENG-1A
MAT-123*
College Composition and Reading
Intermediate Algebra
General Education
Chicano Studies Required Major Courses and Restricted Major Electives
ELECTIVES (Courses Numbered 1–199) required when GE units plus Degree units total are fewer than 60.0
TOTAL UNITS
Units
3.0
3.0
3.0
Units
3.0
3.0
3.0
Units
5.0
3.0
3.0
Units
(3.0)
3.0
5.0
21.0
18.0
21.0
60.0
*Completion of MAT-123 or completion of any math in which MAT-123 is a prerequisite with a grade of “C” or better.
‡These courses
also satisfy General Education Requirements.
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Completing the AS degree does not meet all the requirements for transfer. Students planning to transfer to a university should follow the requirements of the four-year university. Information on course
equivalencies and major preparation requirements for the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems are available online at www.assist.org. Please consult with a
Hartnell College counselor to review transfer requirements.