Undergraduate Program
Degrees Offered
- Bachelor of Arts in Chicana and Chicano Studies (B.A.)
- Certificate in New Mexican Cultural Landscapes (CERT)
- Certificate in Transnational Latino Studies (CERT)
B.A. in Chicana and Chicano Studies
Major Study Requirements
A minimum of 36 credit hours, including the following:
| Credit Hours |
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| CCS 109 | Introduction to Comparative Global and Ethnic Societies | 3 |
| CCS 201 | Introduction to Chicana and Chicano Studies | 3 |
| CCS 332 | Introduction to Chicana Studies | 3 |
| CCS 365 | Chicana-o Cultural Studies | 3 |
| CCS 384 -or- CCS 486 |
Community-Based Learning in Chicana and Chicano Studies Writers in the Community |
3 |
| CCS 480 | New Approaches in Chicana and Chicano Studies | 3 |
| CCS 490 | Advanced Seminar in Chicana and Chicano Studies | 3 |
| SPAN 202 | Intermediate Spanish II (or above; or an equivalent course taught in Spanish in another department. Must be taken in residence at UNM.) | 3 |
| Concentrations: | ||
| Twelve credit hours chosen from one area of the three following concentrations. May include up to three credit hours of Independent Study or other courses having relevant subject matter, with the approval of the Chicana and Chicano Studies Director. | 12 | |
| • | Cultural Studies | |
| CCS 342, 351, 384, 393, 486, 493; AMST 186, 360, 363; ANTH 238, 337, 340; ENGL 265, 365, 465; HIST 260; SPAN 301, 370, 371, 375, 479 | ||
| • | Intersectional Politics and Social Movements | |
| CCS 360, 362, 364, 384, 393, 486, 493; AMST 185; CRP 486; HIST 363; POLS 301, 307, 308, 400; SOC 326, 331, 420, 428/528; PSY 374; WMST 200 | ||
| • | Transnational Perspectives | |
| CCS 310, 331, 384, 393, *460, 486, 493; AMST 309; ANTH 340; ECON 239; HIST 300, 463, 464, 465; SPAN 101, 301, 307 |
Minor in Chicana and Chicano Studies
Minor Study Requirements
A minimum of 18 credit hours, including the following:
| Credit Hours |
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| CCS 201 | Introduction to Chicana and Chicano Studies | 3 |
| CCS 490 | Advanced Seminar in Chicana and Chicano Studies | 3 |
| SPAN 202 | Intermediate Spanish (or above; or an equivalent course taught in Spanish in another department. Must be taken in residence at The University of New Mexico.) | 3 |
| 6 credit hours chosen from Course Listing A, distributed across at least two departments or programs. At least 3 of the 6 credit hours must be 300-level or above. May include up to 3 credit hours of Independent Study or other courses having relevant subject matter, with the approval of the Chicana and Chicano Studies Director. | 6 | |
| 3 credit hours chosen from either Course Listing A or Course Listing B. | 3 |
Course Listing A: Chicanas and Chicanos as a Central Focus (1)
CCS 310, 331, 332, 351, 360, 362, 364, 384, 393, *460, *480; AMST 363; CRP 486; ENGL 365, 465; HIST 260, 363, 464; SPAN 301(*), 370, 371, 375, 479.
Course Listing B: Chicana and Chicano-related Courses (1)
CCS 393, 495; AMST 185, 186, 309, 360 (*); ANTH 238, 337; CJ 413; ECON 239; FS 484; HIST 300, 463, 465; LING 435; POLS 301, 307, 308, 400; PSY 374; SOC 326, 331, 420, 428/528; WMST 200.
(1) Topics courses with relevant content may count toward the minor with the approval of the Chicana and Chicano Studies Director.
(*) Must have a Chicana and Chicano focus for course listing A or Chicana and Chicano-related focus for course listing B.
Certificate in New Mexican Cultural Landscapes
The certificate in New Mexican Cultural Landscapes is suited for UNM degree-seeking students who are interested in pursuing a special focus in New Mexican cultural landscapes. The certificate is also available to individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge and understanding of New Mexican populations in the United States. Additional credit hour requirements exist for those not pursuing a degree.
Certificate Requirements
A minimum of 15 credit hours for UNM degree-seeking students*, selected from the following:
- CCS 342, 372, 374; ANTH 337; AMST 360; HIST 260, 463; POLS 301; SPAN 371, 375, 479, SOC 326.
*As per UNM guidelines, students pursuing the certificate in New Mexican Cultural Landscapes must earn a total of 30 credit hours of college credit.
Certificate in Transnational Latino Studies (offered online)
The certificate in Transnational Latino Studies is suited for UNM degree-seeking students who are interested in pursuing a special focus in transnational or transborder latino studies. The certificate is also available to individuals seeking to enhance their knowledge and understanding of Chicano and Latino populations in the United States. Additional credit hour requirements exist for those not pursuing a degree.
Certificate Requirements
A minimum of 15 credit hours for UNM degree-seeking students*, including the following:
Select 3 credit hours from each of the following area:
- Introductory Studies: CCS 109, 201
- Globalization: CCS 310, *460
- Gender and Expressive Culture: CCS 331, 364, 365
Select 6 credit hours from the following area:
- Community Studies: CCS 384, 351 (up to 6 credit hours), 393
*As per UNM guidelines, students pursuing the certificate in Transnational Latino Studies must earn a total of 30 credit hours of college credit.
Courses
CCS 109 [102]. Introduction to Comparative Global and Ethnic Societies. (3)
CCS 201. Introduction to Chicana and Chicano Studies. (3)
CCS 310. Immigration and Assimilation. (3)
CCS 331. Transnational Feminisms. (3)
CCS 332. Introduction to Chicana Studies. (3)
CCS 342. Race, Culture, Gender, Class in New Mexico History. (3)
CCS 351. Expediciones. (3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
CCS 360. Chicano Latino Civil Rights. (3)
CCS 362. Chicana and Chicano Movement: El Movimiento Chicano. (3)
CCS 364. Raza Genders and Sexualities. (3)
CCS 365. Chicana/o Cultural Studies. (3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
CCS 372. New Mexico Villages and Cultural Landscapes. (3)
CCS 374. New Mexico's Literary Landscapes and Beyond. (3)
CCS 384. Community-Based Learning in Chicana and Chicano Studies. (3 to a maximum of 6 Δ [3])
CCS 393. Topics in Chicano Hispano Mexicano Studies. (3, no limit Δ)
CCS *460. Chicanos and Latinos in a Global Society. (3)
CCS *480. New Approaches in Chicana and Chicano Studies. (3)
CCS 486. Writers in the Community. (3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
CCS 490. Advanced Seminar in Chicana and Chicano Studies. (3)
CCS 493. Special Topics. (3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
CCS 495. Undergraduate Problems. (3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
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