Bachelor of Arts - Ethnic Studies - Chicana and Chicano Studies - Transfer Opportunity in Year 2

The Bachelor of Arts in Ethnic Studies includes three concentrations, from which students select one – African American Studies, Chicana and Chicano Studies or Asian American Studies. Through interdisciplinary study, the degree prepares them for further training in a wide range of fields, including education, social work, law, community development, and health.

The Chicana and Chicano Studies concentration provides students with the opportunity to expand their critical thinking, communication and civic mindedness through an engaging and interdisciplinary curriculum focused on the arts, humanities and social sciences. The program offers an interdisciplinary education rooted in social justice-based traditions, writing, reading and expression. Graduates learn to be ethical, culturally competent leaders in their communities.

Alumni have gone on to graduate school and careers in education, mass media, marketing, community development, community organizing, social work, medicine, law and a wide variety of positions in federal, state and government.