Portland-State-University 2023-2024 Bulletin

B.A./B.S. in Chicano/Latino Studies

The B.A./B.S. in Chicano/Latino Studies has a 52 credit requirement. In addition to meeting the general University degree requirements for completing a B.A. or B.S., candidates enrolled in the Chicano/Latino Studies major must meet the 52-credit minimum. At least 24 of the total 52 credits required for the major must be taken in residence at Portland State University. Students interested in declaring a major in Chicano/Latino Studies should see the program undergraduate advisor or the program director for assistance with Chicano/Latino Studies course selection.

24 credits of core courses:

ChLa 201Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies

4
ChLa 301UChicano/Latino Communities

4
ChLa 302USurvey of Chicano/Latino Literature

4
ChLa 303UChicana/Latina Experience

4
 
ChLa 305Latinx Youth Cultures

4
And
ChLa 360Bilingualism in U.S. Latinx Communities

4
  
or
 
Span 301Third-year Spanish

4
or
Span 301HThird-year Spanish Heritage

4
 
And
 
Span 302Third-year Spanish

4
or
Span 302HThird-year Spanish Heritage

4
It is recommended that students completing a B.A. take Span 301/Span 301H and Span 302/Span 302H.

28 credits of upper division electives:

Two 400-level courses in ChLa

8
20 credits of any 300- and 400-level course with the prefix ChLa, BSt, NAS, WS, and GRN

20

Total Credit Hours: 52