Chicana and Chicano Studies, Academic Certificate
Academic Certificate: AC 6230N
12-13 Credits
Program Contacts
Fabio Correa | fabio.correa@cgc.edu
Program Description
The Academic Certificate (AC) in Chicana and Chicano Studies explores the unique experiences of the Chicana and Chicano people living in the Southwest. The Certificate provides a study of Mexican-American life in the society of the United States, including Mexican background, social and cultural differences, and experiences of assimilation.
Program Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better for all courses in the program. Overall program minimum GPA = 2.00.
++ indicates any suffixed course may be selected.
Program Requirements
Program Prerequisites:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition | 3 |
| or ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL | |
| Select one of the following: | 0-3 | |
| College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking | ||
Equivalent as indicated by assessment | ||
| Total Credits | 3-6 | |
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| CCS101 | Chicana and Chicano Studies | 3 |
| HIS109 | Mexican American History and Culture | 3 |
| SPH245 | Hispanic Heritage in the Southwest | 3 |
| Restricted Electives | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3-4 | |
| Chicano Literature | ||
| History of Mexico | ||
| Hispanic Film | ||
| Elementary Spanish I | ||
| Elementary Spanish II | ||
| Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers I | ||
| Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers II | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| Spanish for Spanish-Speaking Students I | ||
| Spanish for Spanish-Speaking Students II | ||
| Total Credits | 12-13 | |