MA Degree Requirements
MA - Chicana and Chicano Studies with Specialization
Core Courses: (18 total units)
- CCS 200, CCS 205, CCS 210, CCS 225, CCS 240 and CCS 275
Emphasis in Sequence (12 total units)
The MA degree offers three areas of expertise. Choose an emphasis and one sequence to complete degree requirements.
- Comparative Ethnic Studies
The Comparative Ethnic Studies Emphasis is designed to prepare students for doctoral study in Chicana/o Studies, Ethnic Studies and other academic fields. In addition to courses in Chicana and Chicano Studies, students may take courses from other areas of Ethnic Studies, such as African American Studies and Asian American Studies, so as to develop strengths in several areas of Ethnic Studies.
Sequence:
CCS 252, CCS 215 or CCS 230; CCS 298 (6.0 units of Project) or
CCS 252, CCS 215 or CCS 230; CCS 299 (6.0 units of Thesis) - Education
The Education Emphasis is intended to prepare students for effective work in a number of fields requiring expertise in issues relevant to Chicana/o and Latina/o education. Among the most critical areas within this emphasis is the analysis of the K-12 educational system and the development of methods for training competent professionals to work with these communities.
Sequence:
CCS 215, CCS 230 or CCS 252; CCS 298 (6.0 units of Project) or
CCS 215, CCS 230 or CCS 252; CCS 299 (6.0 units of Thesis) - Policy Studies
The Policy Studies Emphasis is designed to provide students with a strong background in policy analysis and development as they relate to the Chicana/o and Latina/o community. The intent of this emphasis is to prepare students to apply a Chicana/o and Latina/o perspective to the development and implementation of contemporary policies that address the needs of this and other communities.
Sequence:
CCS 230, CCS 215 or CCS 252; CCS 298 (6.0 units of Project) or
CCS 230, CCS 215 or CCS 252; CCS 299 (6.0 units of Thesis)
