Since the CCS Major was approved in late Spring 2017, the courses are being rolled
out over the next few semesters (check back for updates or call the department (408)
924-5760 for more information). Students should not become CCS Majors if you are
planning to graduate before Spring 2020.
Core Lower Division General Education 33
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Of the 39 units required by the university, 6 units may be satisfied by coursework
outlined below. Courses that meet GE Areas A1, A2, A3 or B4 must be passed with a
"C-" or better to meet the requirement.
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Upper Division General Education
9
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Of the 9 units required by the university, 0 units may be satisfied by coursework
outlined below. Consult with major adviser for details.
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Chicana and Chicano Studies
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6 |
CCS 010A |
Mexican Americans & the Dev. of U.S. History & Government |
3 |
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CCS 010B |
Mexican Americans & the Dev. of U.S. History & Government |
3 |
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Graduation Writing Assessment Requirement 3
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Requirements of the Major 40
Lower Division Core Courses
4
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CCS 1 |
Introduction to Chicana/o Studies
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3 |
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CCS 2 |
Library Studies |
1 |
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Upper Division Core Courses
15
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CCS 125 |
Chicana/o Community Studies |
3 |
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CCS 135 |
Contemporary Chicana/o Issues |
3 |
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CCS 150 |
Chicana/o Studies Methods |
3 |
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CCS 151 |
Theory in Chicana/o Studies |
3 |
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CCS 152 |
Chicano Spanish |
3 |
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Additional Upper Division Courses
21
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Students in a specific emphasis will take 9 units in that emphasis and 6 units in
each of the other two. Students with no emphasis will take at least 6 units in each
area and one additional upper division course in one of the area emphasis to total
21 units. Courses listed under more than one emphasis cannot be double counted.
Cultural and Creative Expression
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CCS 040 |
The Chicano Theater |
3 |
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CCS 144 |
Chicana/o Literature |
3 |
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CCS 170 |
Hollywood's Image of Chicanas/os |
3 |
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Institutions and Community Engagement
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CCS 115 |
Chicana/o Families |
3 |
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CCS 127 |
Chicanas/os & the Criminal Justice System |
3 |
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CCS 185 |
Teaching in a Diverse Society |
3 |
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Transnationalism and Global Relations
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CCS 105 |
Chicanas/os: U.S./Mexico Relations |
3 |
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CCS 120 |
Political Economy & Chicanas/os |
3 |
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CCS 175 |
Human Migrations: Global Reach |
3 |
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Students may choose nine 3 unit university or Chicana and Chicano Studies electives.
Students are encouraged to enroll in a minor or second major.
Note:Specific details about the core lower and upper division requirements can be found at the SJSU Chicana
and Chicano Studies catalog page.