Chicano Studies
Associate of Arts (AA) American Ethnic Studies · Santa Barbara City College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Overview
The Mexican-American people, the second largest minority group in the United States, trace their origins to the Hispanic-Indian heritage of Mexico and to more than three hundred years of participation in the historical development of the American Southwest and the United States. The Chicano Studies Program at Santa Barbara City College investigates the life of these people throughout the nation. The history, culture, contributions and contemporary problems facing Chicanos are explored in literature, language, history, and sociology classes.
Requirements
Associate Degree Graduation Requirements
Complete all of the following:
- All Major Requirements listed below with a “C” or better or “P” in each course (at least 20% of the major requirements must be completed through SBCC).
- One of the following General Education options:
- OPTION 1: SBCC General Education pattern OR
- OPTION 2: Cal-GETC pattern
- A minimum of 60 semester units of degree-applicable college credit (SBCC courses numbered 100 and higher and C1000 and higher).
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in degree-applicable coursework.
- A minimum of 12 units through SBCC.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements | ||
| Required Core | ||
| CHST 101 | Mexican-American (Chicano) History In The U.S. | 3 |
| orCHST 102 | The Chicano And Latino In U.S. History, From The 1960's To The Present | |
| CHST 103 | Mexican-American (Chicano) Culture | 3 |
| CHST 113 | Introduction to Chicano/Mexican-American Literature | 3 |
| orCHST 114 | Borderlands Literature: U.S.-Mexico | |
| orCHST 115 | Introduction To Mexican Literature | |
| CHST 121 | The Chicana And Other Latina Women | 3 |
| CHST 130 | History Of Mexican Art | 3 |
| orCHST 131 | History Of Chicano Art | |
| List A - Complete one course from the following: | 3 | |
| ASAM 101 | Comparative Asian-American History, 1849-1965 | |
| BLST 101 | The African-American In U.S. History To World War II | |
| NATA 101 | American Indian: Past and Present | |
| Total Units | 18.00 | |
Learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate and internalize the ability to comprehend the Latina/o experience critically, analytically, and creatively.
Students will practice and demonstrate oral, written, and research skills.
Students will develop their knowledge and pursue a deeper understanding of Chicana/o & Latina/o history, culture, language, and socio-political issues.
Student will demonstrate leadership skills and internalize the need for social change in Chicana/o & Latina/o communities and the broader society through service learning.
Recommended Sequence
Make an appointment with your SBCC academic counselor through Starfish to create a Student Education Plan that reflects a recommended course sequence for this program that is tailored to your individual needs.
How to schedule an Academic Counseling appointment.