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Bachelor of Chicana and o Studies

California State University, Channel Islands

Camarillo, United States
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

California State University, Channel Islands campus

About the program

An interdisciplinary major on people of Mexican and Latin American origin in the United States.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply core concepts and methods in Chicana and o Studies. Evaluate relevant challenges and evidence. Communicate professional or academic findings. These are indicative outcomes
not verified university learning objectives.

Career outcomes

Program Coordinator
Research Assistant
Administrative Specialist

Curriculum

A 120-unit major covering the history and culture of Mexican and Latin American origin people in the United States
Chicana/o and Latina/o literary
performative and visual expression
community variations
theory
and social science research methods. Students present findings orally
in writing or visually
a Spanish double major is possible.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (years 10-12) for freshmen; transfers need 2.0 college GPA (lower-division also 2.5 high school); English proficiency test unless waived; financial affidavit of 44
100 USD for the I-20

Minimum GPA

2.5

Accepted academic background

High school diploma or equivalent (freshman); college coursework for transfer (60+ semester units for upper division)

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL iBT 61
PTE Academic 46
Duolingo 95
IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

Typically
a passport copy
academic transcripts
graduation certificate and English language evidence where applicable. Confirm program-specific requirements.

How to apply

Review admission requirements and available intakes for Chicana and o Studies. Prepare transcripts and any English language evidence required. Apply through Cal State Apply where this degree uses the CSU application process. Send official records and program-specific materials as requested. Monitor the applicant portal and respond to outstanding admission tasks. Confirm enrollment and visa documentation after admission.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$22,100 USD
Application fee	$70 USD
Deposit	$200 USD

Program details

Campus	Camarillo
Faculty or school	School of Arts & Sciences
Department	Chicana/o Studies
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
6 Jan 2027
53 days left
Program starts
August 2027
Apply by
4 Mar 2027
110 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.