Get a broad overview of the the world of Chicana/o culture, history, social science and language with a Chicano and Chicana studies minor.
Why Minor in Chicano and Chicana Studies?
Chicana/o history and culture are essential to what defines California and the United States. It influences our collective culture, language and views.
A Chicano and Chicana studies minor complements a number of majors and is a good choice for students who wish to pursue careers in education, social work, journalism, entertainment, government or health care or plan to work for businesses that serve mixed ethnic communities.
Why Study Chicano and Chicana Studies at CSUN?
A Powerhouse Program
CSUN's Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies is the largest of its kind in the country, housing 25 full-time and 35 part-time professors. Between 160-170 class sections are offered every semester.
Helping to Form the Future
For more than five decades, the Department of Chicana/o Studies is proud to have worked with students from the San Fernando Valley and the greater Los Angeles and Ventura County areas, as well as students from throughout the country and the world.
What You'll Learn
The minor introduces you to the discipline of Chicana/o studies through a combination of lower- and upper-division courses. You'll take such lower-division courses as:
- Chicana/o Culture
- Survey of Mexican Literature in Translation
- Fieldwork in Barrio Studies
Upper-division courses include:
- Survey of Mexican Philosophical Thought
- History of the Chicana/o
- Theory and the Chicana/o Experience
Careers & Outcomes
Our minors have gone on to pursue employment in a broad array of fields.
Job titles include:
- Journalist
- Visual artist
- Screenwriter
- Psychologist
- Urban planner