Program: Chicana and Chicano Studies, B.A. (2025-2026) - Roadmap - San Diego State University

May 10, 2025

2025-2026 University Catalog

The roadmap outlines a recommended sequence of courses to follow in order to complete your degree in a timely manner. It is designed to take into account General Education courses and major preparation courses that will satisfy multiple requirements with one course. The roadmap suggests sequencing to ensure that you complete prerequisite courses prior to taking the higher-level course.

Year 1

Fall Semester (16 units)

English Composition [1A] Units: 3
Math/Quantitative Reasoning [2] Units: 3
Social and Behavioral Science [4] / American Institutions Units: 3
Humanities [3B] / Language 1st semester Units: 4

º Refer to the SDSU University Catalog regarding lower division foreign language credit limitations for native speakers. Students are encouraged to satisfy this language requirement in Spanish.

CCS 110 - Introduction to Chicana and Chicano Studies Units: 3
º Ethnic Studies [6] / Ethnic Studies [Graduation Requirement] / Major Prep

º CCS 110 is only offered in the Fall semester and CCS 150 is only offered in the Spring semester.

Spring Semester (16 units)

Critical Thinking [1B] Units: 3
Oral Communication [1C] Units: 3
Language 2nd semester Units: 4

º Refer to the SDSU University Catalog regarding lower division foreign language credit limitations for native speakers. Students are encouraged to satisfy this language requirement in Spanish.

Elective Units: 3
CCS 150 - Critical Issues in Chicana Studies Units: 3
º Major Prep
º CCS 110 is only offered in the Fall semester and CCS 150 is only offered in the Spring semester.

Year 2

Fall Semester (16 units)

Physical Science [5A] or Biological Science [5B] Units: 3
American Institutions Units: 3
Language 3rd semester Units: 4
Elective Units: 3
Elective Units: 3

Spring Semester (16 units)

Physical Science [5A] or Biological Science [5B] Units: 3
- Select the area of Science not completed in the Fall
Laboratory [5C] Units: 1
- Must be in the same subject area as the Physical or Biological Science course taken.
Social and Behavioral Science [4] Units: 3
Arts [3A] Units: 3
Elective Units: 3
Elective Units: 3

Year 3

Fall Semester (15 units)

GE Explorations Units: 3
CCS 300W - Theories and Concepts in Chicana and Chicano Studies Units: 3
º Satisfies GWAR: Upper Division Writing Course and major requirement
Major: Core Explorations Units: 3
Major: Focal Area Concentration Units: 3
Elective Units: 3

Spring Semester (15 units)

GE Explorations / Cultural Diversity Units: 3
Major: Core Explorations Units: 3
Major: Core Explorations Units: 3
Major: Focal Area Concentration Units: 3
Major: Community Cultural Praxis Units: 3

Year 4

Fall Semester (14 units)

GE Explorations Units: 3
Major: Core Explorations Units: 3
Major: Core Explorations Units: 3
Major: Focal Area Concentration Units: 3
Elective Units: 2

Spring Semester (12 units)

Major: Focal Area Concentration Units: 3
Elective Units: 3
Elective Units: 3
Elective Units: 3

Chicana and Chicano Studies, B.A. (2025-2026) - Roadmap

Year 1

Fall Semester (16 units)

Spring Semester (16 units)

Year 2

Fall Semester (16 units)

Spring Semester (16 units)

Year 3

Fall Semester (15 units)

Spring Semester (15 units)

Year 4

Fall Semester (14 units)

Spring Semester (12 units)

Degree Total (120 units)