# Social Justice Studies for Transfer: Chicano Studies (Associate in Arts Degree)

MiraCosta College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Sociology

Source: https://catalog.miracosta.edu/disciplines/sociology/

Students completing this associate degree will have completed lower-division major preparation requirements for a Chicano/a studies degree, an emphasis or option within a social justice/Chicano/a studies degree, or a degree considered similar to Chicano/a studies at a participating California State University (CSU) campus.

Following transfer to a participating CSU campus, students will be required to complete no more than 60 units to obtain a bachelor's degree; however, some CSU campuses accepting this degree may require additional lower-division major preparation. This degree may not be appropriate preparation for students transferring to a CSU campus not accepting this degree or to a university or college that is not part of the CSU system. Students should consult with a MiraCosta counselor for further information regarding the most efficient pathway to transfer as a Chicano Studies studies major and to determine which CSU campuses are participating in this program.

##### Graduation Requirements

-   Complete a minimum of 60 CSU-transferable semester units. 
-   Complete all courses in the major with a “C” or "P" or better.
-   Complete the Cal-GETC general education pattern.
-   Obtain a minimum CSU-transferable grade point average of 2.0.
-   Complete a minimum of 12 semester units in residence at MiraCosta College.

##### Program Student Learning Outcome

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to assess the impact of historical and cultural Chicano/x and Latinx experiences in the United States and examine how those influences shape the contemporary Chicano/x and Latinx experience.

**Course Requirements**

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Required courses:** | |  |
| CCS 232 | Critical Issues in Chicana and Latina Studies | 3 |
| SOCI 120 | Introduction to Women's Studies | 3 |
| or SOCI 130 | Introduction to Gender Studies |  |
| ETHN 207 | Race and Ethnic Relations | 3 |
| or SOCI 207 | Race and Ethnic Relations |  |
| **List A: Select 3 courses.** | | 10-11 |
| HIST 141 | Mexican American History Through 1877 |  |
| or HIST 142 | Mexican American History Since 1877 |  |
| or CCS 100 | Introduction to Chicana/o Studies |  |
| LIT 100 | Introduction to Chicano Chicana Literature |  |
| SOCI 125 | Introduction to Statistics in Sociology |  |
| or STAT C1000 | Introduction to Statistics |  |
| or STAT C1000E | Introduction to Statistics (Embedded Support) |  |
| or STAT C1000H | Introduction to Statistics (Honors) |  |
| **Total Hours** | | **19-20** |

##### Notes:

-   All courses listed satisfy a general education requirement on the Cal-GETC pattern. To ensure this degree is completed with no more than 60 units, students should select courses that will also satisfy a general education requirement.
-   Students are strongly advised to select courses that meet lower-division major preparation requirements at their transfer university and to complete the History, Constitution, and American Ideals requirement prior to transfer.