Latino/a Studies
Associate in Arts History · Allan Hancock College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Award Type: Associate in Arts
The Latino/a Studies program provides general structured study in the heritage of Latinos/as, and fosters a fundamental understanding of their history, culture, and aesthetics. The particular courses in this program require students to develop competence in, and an understanding of, the history, culture, and aesthetics of Latinos/as, as well as issues and realities in the Latino/a community. Completion of the Latino/a Studies program enhances students’ qualifications for service or professional employment in education, politics and government, municipal and urban planning, social work, community arts and development, union organizing and labor relations, and public or business policy.
The graduate of the Associate in Arts in Latino/a Studies will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the history and reality of Latinos/as in the United States and the Americas.
- Demonstrate knowledge of Latino/a culture, as well as an understanding of the cultural expressions of Latinos/as including language, literature, art, dance, and cinema.
- Distinguish variations within the Latino/a community with respect to history, geography, class, culture, gender, and ethnicity.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| A major of 24-25 units is required for the degree. | ||
| Required core courses (19 units): | 19 | |
| HIST 119 | History of California | 3 |
| HIST 120 | Chicano History | 3 |
| SOC 120 | Introduction to Racial and Ethnic Groups | 3 |
| SPAN 101 | Elementary Spanish I | 5 |
| SPAN 102 | Elementary Spanish II | 5 |
| Plus a minimum of 2 courses from the following: | 5-6 | |
| ANTH 102 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology | 3 |
| ART 105 | Art History of Mexico | 3 |
| DANC 140 | Ballet Folklórico I | 2 |
| ENGL 148 | Hispanic Literature in Translation | 3 |
| FILM 103 | Contemporary Latin American Film | 3 |
| General Education | ||
| In addition to completing the program requirements, students are also required to complete general education courses. Students may follow the AHC GE or the Cal-GETC pathways to meet these requirements. Students intending to transfer to a four-year university should use the Cal-GETC GE pathway. To see what major courses and general education requirements you need to fulfill, visit your myHancock account and select the DegreeWorks button in the Academic Profile widget. For more information and guidance, and to receive a detailed education plan, make an appointment with an academic counselor. | ||
| Total | 24-25 | |