Associate of Arts - Social Justice - Latino and Chicano Studies - Transfer Degree

La Raza Studies is an interdisciplinary academic program that provides students with an in-depth analysis of the rich life experiences of Chicanas/os and Latinas/os in the Americas. The program emphasizes comparative and trans-border study of Latinos/as and indigenous people. Three major areas of focus include historical study, contemporary social issues, and literature. A degree in La Raza Studies will help students develop professional skills, ethical integrity, leadership skills, and access to professional networks and/or advanced degree programs.

Students who complete the program will be able to: • Demonstrate an understanding of Chicanos/as and Latinos/as as a distinct group, and within a political, social, and personal context. • Explain the history of Chicano/a and Latino/a struggles for political empowerment and access to U.S. political institutions. • Explain the cultural experience and contributions of Chicanos/as and Latinos/as in the U.S. • Explain processes of Latino racial and ethnic formations.