The Chicana/o Studies major emphasizes preparation for
(1) those interested in teaching;
(2) specialists in bilingual and cross-cultural education;
(3) majors in other academic fields who wish to include an additional scope in their field;
(4) students pursuing advanced degrees (M.A., M.S.W., Ph.D., or J.D.); and (5) those entering a variety of occupations such as business, communications, urban affairs, government, social work, school administration, counseling, criminology, law, foreign services and other related fields. CHS offers an undergraduate degree program with four concentrations: language and literature; education, health and community service; historical and political development; and arts, aesthetics, and performance.
Features
The Major and Minor in Chicana/Chicano Studies provide several distinct advantages to students by:
1) placing emphasis on critical thinking and research;
2) promoting students to consider graduate school for specialization in Chicana and Chicano studies and other disciplines;
3) promoting greater understanding and awareness of Chicana/o community needs and circumstances;
4) promoting greater appreciation of the contributions of Chicano/as and other indigenous groups to the total development of the American Southwest or Greater Mexico;
5) training leaders, both inside and outside of minority communities, to work in challenging careers working in minority affairs, and;
6) preparing students in other fields, such as public policy, immigration affairs, community organization, performing arts.
Career Options for Chicana/Chicano Studies
attend graduate school
work for the federal, state, city or local government
education
college and university teaching
counseling and advising
criminology
social work and human resources
journalism
media and business networking
community organizing
work in the private sector
Public Administration
continue on to a Masters degree or a professional degree
foundation for Ph.D. in Chicana/o Studies, Ethnic Studies, comparative cultures, anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, history, art, Spanish, or English
opportunities to travel and study abroad
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