CHS 1000 Introduction to Chicano Studies
Introduces interdisciplinary analysis of Chicano experience in U.S. Incorporates research in history, arts, sociology, anthropology, political science, education, medicine, and engineering to provide better academic skills in a competitive national and international atmosphere. (General Studies Course-Level II, Social Science; Multi-cultural)

CHS 1010 (HIS 1910) History of Meso-America: Pre-Columbian and Colonial Periods
Examines indigenous cultures of Meso-America during pre-Columbian period, with focus on social, artistic, scientific, and engineering artifacts before and after conquest of Mexico and Southwestern US by Spain. (General Studies Course-Level II, History; Multi-cultural )

CHS 1020 (HIS 1920) History of the Chicano in the Southwest: Mexico and US Periods
A study beginning with Mexican War of Independence (1810) and concluding with in-depth study of historical development of contemporary Chicano world. (General Studies Course–Level II, History; Multi-cultural)

CHS 2010 (ENG 2410) Survey of Chicano Literature
Reviews major literary genres associated with Chicano creative expression, including poetry, dramas, and novel.

CHS 2020 (SPE 1900) Chicano Poetry and Drama
An intensive study of Chicano poetic and dramatic arts as it attempts to create a new realty. Provides a basic approach to poetry and drama as a craft through production.

CHS 2100 (WMS 2100) Women of Color
Comparative analysis of these differences and their significance according to race, class, and ethnicity are central to this course. The similarities among diverse groups of women will be examined in order to better understand the complexity of women’s lives.

CHS 2120 (HIS 2820) Mexico: Independence to Revolution 1810—1910
Describes the social, political, cultural, and economic development of the Mexican people during the 19th century. Also provides an analysis of how race, class, gender, regionalism, and foreign intervention influenced Mexican history throughout the era.

CHS 3010 (HIS 1910) The Mexican Revolution
Traces social, political, and economical forces that contributed to Mexican Revolution (1910-1920). Provides critical analysis of how leaders, women, the Mexican masses, and the US influenced revolutionary events.

CHS 3100 (SOC 3130) The Chicano Community
An in-depth study of the history of community organizations, the process by which they came about, and information about organizations and their functions in the community.

CHS 3200 (CJC 3720) Chicano and the Law
An in-depth study of the history of community organizations, the process by which they came about, and information about organizations and their functions in the community.

CHS 3210 (SOC 3470) The Chicano Family
A study of the Chicano family as a social institution in its varying manifestations as it transmits knowledge for existence in a Multi cultural world.

CHS 3300 (EDU 3120) Education of Chicano Children
Presents the Chicano perspective on current public education polity and its implementation in the schools. Examines learning and teaching differences in students and teachers.

CHS 3460 (WMS 3460) La Chicana
Provides in-depth analysis of the history and roles of Mexican American women. Surveys representation of La Chicana in Chicano Studies and women’s studies and articulated her contributions to the Chicano society as well as the dominant culture.

CHS 3600 Mexico and Chicana/o Politics
Course takes student on an intellectual odyssey in the quest for a paradigm to understand the US—Mexico boderlands in the 21st century.

CHS 3800 Topics in Chicano Studies
Facilitates an in-depth study of selected topics in Chicano Studies. Title changes every semester.

CHS 4010 The Chicano Movement
Provides a perspective on the Chicano civil rights movement. Discusses the social conditions, civil rights issues, and direction of the movement in contemporary society.

CHS 4850 Research Experience in Chicano Studies
Enhances the development of research skills, theory construction, and application of theory to the discipline of Chicano studies. Requires an in-depth research project and a research paper on a selected topic. Emphasizes critical understanding of the literature and the writing of a research paper. Designed primarily for Chicano studies major and minor students. (Senior Experience)