Associate in Arts for Transfer Degree in Social Justice - Chicano/Chicana Studies

The Associate in Arts in Social Justice Studies: Chicanoa Studies for Transfer Degree at Los Medanos College will grant students the opportunity to examine, analyze and explore the history, politics and social movements of the ChicanoChicana in the United States. By studying the foundational intersections of race, gender, language and geographic origin of the Chicanoa movement, students will be able to relate to contemporary issues facing America today. The course sequence will enrich students' multicultural knowledge that will apply to other areas of study. The degree requires a minimum of 18 units lower division work in Chicanoa Studies and related disciplines and is combined with the California State General Education Pattern to prepare students to take upper division courses at a California State University.Program Learning Outcomes - 1. Read, write and discuss orally a variety of texts written by and about Chicanosas and the Chicanoa movement. 2. Use art, film, music, and literature to critically examine and explore the history and struggle of Chicanosas in the United States and throughout Latin America. 3. Analyze the histories and experiences of Chicanosas and the contributions they have made to social justice and the fight for equality in the United States. 4. Examine the ethical and moral implications inherent in the experiences of Chicanosas in their quest for social, moral and economic justice. 5. Compare and contrast the Chicanoa experience with other experiences that are a part of or separate from the Latin American tradition.

California State law clarifies that a student must be 18 or a high school graduate by the time their first semester begins.ApplicationEvidence of Secondary/High School Graduation (if under 18)Evidence of English Language ProficiencyFinancial support evidencePassport copy