Program: Chicano and Chicana Studies, B.A.
Chicana/o Studies Social Science Subject Matter Waiver Program Option
Program Description
The California State University, Northridge, Department of Chicana/o Studies Social Science Subject Matter Waiver (Bachelor of Arts) is a 54-unit program designed to prepare prospective teachers of social science/history to teach 6-12th grade students who attend California public schools. The program engages prospective teachers in core and extended study courses that are aligned with and build upon the state-adopted History-Social Science Content Standards and the History-Social Science Framework. Future teachers practice relevant history/social science tools, methods, and skills and are introduced to important concerns in schools, such as addressing the needs of Second Language Learners, undocumented students, special needs and diverse students. The program supports prospective teachers in addressing issues of equity and diversity, including incorporating ethnic studies content and perspectives into the state-adopted curriculum.
Students who have successfully completed the program will have demonstrated subject matter competency in the Social Sciences and, thus, will not be required to pass the California Subject Exam for Teachers (CSET) Social Sciences. Students completing the program are encouraged to apply to a teaching credential program. Consult with an advisor in the Chicana/o Studies department at (818) 677-2734 for further information.
Admission into programs leading to licensure and credentialing does not guarantee that students will obtain a license or credential. Licensure and credentialing requirements are set by agencies that are not controlled by or affiliated with the CSU, and requirements can change at any time. For example, licensure or credentialing requirements can include evidence of the right to work in the United States (e.g., Social Security number or taxpayer identification number) or successfully passing a criminal background check. Students are responsible for determining whether they can meet licensure or credentialing requirements. The CSU will not refund tuition, fees, or any associated costs to students who determine subsequent to admission that they cannot meet licensure or credentialing requirements. Information concerning licensure and credentialing requirements is available from the department. See Notice to Students: Licensure and Certification for more information.
Program Requirements
1. Core Coursework (36 units)
a. Economics (3 units)
ECON 101 Economics for Everyday Life (3)
b. Geography (6 units)
GEOG 150 World Geography: People, Places, and Globalization (3)
GEOG 330 California (3)
c. History (21 units)
AFRS 272 African-American History Since 1865 (3)
CHS 245 History of the Americas (3)
CHS 445 History of the Chicano (3)
HIST 110 World History to 1500 (3)
HIST 111 World History Since 1500 (3)
HIST 270 The United States to 1865 (3)
HIST 271 The United States Since 1865 (3)
d. Political Science (6 units)
POLS 155 American Political Institutions (3)
CHS 260 Constitutional Issues and the Chicana/o (3)
2. Upper Division Depth Coursework (18 units)
a. Equity and Diversity (6 units)
CHS 417 Equity and Diversity in Schools (3)
CHS 431 The Chicano/a Adolescent (3)
b. Geography (3 units)
c. Political Science/Urban Studies (3 units)
One of the following courses:
AIS 304 American Indian Law and Policy (3)
CHS 361 Urbanization and the Chicana/o (3)
CHS 364 World Migration and the Chicana/o (3)
CHS 460 Politics of the Chicana/o (3)
d. History (3 units)
One of the following courses:
CHS 345 History of the Mexican Peoples (3)
CHS 346 History of the Chicana/Mexicana (3)
CHS 365 Third World Women and the Chicana (3)
CHS 401 Pre-Cuauhtemoc Meso-American Civilizations (3)
e. Research Methods (3 units)
CHS 497 Senior Seminar in Chicana/o Studies (3)
Total Units Required for the Subject Matter Program: 54
Contact
Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies
Chair: Gabriel Gutierrez
Jerome Richfield Hall (JR) 148
(818) 677-2734
chicanostudies@csun.edu
Program Learning Outcomes
Students receiving a Bachelor of Arts in Chicano and Chicana Studies will be able to:
- Demonstrate an ability to think critically, analytically and creatively about the Chicana/o experience in the local and global society.
- Demonstrate competency in oral, written and research skills.
- Demonstrate an understanding of creative and performance arts.
- Acquire a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Chicana/o history, culture, arts, language and sociopolitical issues.
- Acquire the leadership skills that will promote social change in Chicana/o communities and broader society.