CHICANA/O/X STUDIES
Associate of Arts Degree Chicanx and Latinx Studies · Rio Hondo College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Description
The Associate of Arts Degree in Chicana/o/x Studies offers multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary areas of study for students to learn the histories, cultures, and intellectual traditions of Mexican descendants, as well as other Latina/o/x and Indigenous populations within the U.S. and across the Americas. Students will learn and use a diverse set of academic skills to critically examine, creatively problem-solve, and courageously imagine in an increasingly changing society. This degree is intended to prepare students interested in transferring to four-year institutions as Chicana/o/x Studies majors. The Chicana/o/x Studies discipline provides students with career opportunities in the arts, education, social work, marketing, advocacy, journalism, government, and public health.
To acquire the Associate of Arts Degree in Chicana/o/x Studies, students must complete the required major courses below with a grade of "C" or better or of “P” if the course was taken on a Pass/No Pass basis, along with either of the following: Rio Hondo College General Education (RHC GE) or California General Education Transfer Curriculum (Cal-GETC). California State University General Education-Breadth (CSU GE) or Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) may be used in some cases; please see a counselor for details.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 9 | |
| CHST 101 | Introduction to Chicana/o/x Studies | 3 |
| CHST 146 | The Mexican American in the History of the United States | 3 |
| CHST 148 | La Chicana: Mexican-American Women in Contemporary Society | 3 |
| orCHST 148H | La Chicana: Mexican-American Women in Contemporary Society Honors | 3 |
| Elective Courses: Select three courses from the list below: | 9 | |
| ART 108 | The Art of Mexico | 3 |
| CHST 150 | Chicana/o/x Politics | 3 |
| EGSS 110 | Introduction to Ethnic Studies | 3 |
| EGSS 130 | Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies | 3 |
| HIST 122 | History of Mexico | 3 |
| HIST 131 | History of the North American Indian | 3 |
| HIST 159 | US Comparative History of Mexican and Asian Americans and Women | 3 |
| orHIST 159H | US Comparative History of Mexican and Asian Americans and Women Honors | 3 |
| HIST 167 | History of California | 3 |
| HUM 125 | Introduction to Mexican Culture | 3 |
| orHUM 125H | Introduction to Mexican Culture Honors | 3 |
| HUM 130 | Contemporary Mexican-American Culture | 3 |
| LIT 117 | Mexican Literature in Translation | 3 |
| orLIT 117H | Mexican Literature in Translation Honors | 3 |
| LIT 149 | Introduction to Chicana/o/x Literature | 3 |
| orLIT 149H | Introduction to Chicana/o/x Literature Honors | 3 |
| MUS 129 | Music in Latin American Culture | 3 |
| POLS 150 | Latinx Politics | 3 |
| SOC 116 | Power, Oppression, and Privilege: Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| Total | 18 | |