2026-2027 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalog
Chicano and Latino Studies
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Department Chair: Loretta Victoria Ramirez
Department Office: MHB 207
Telephone: (562) 985‑4644
Website: Chicano and Latino Studies Department
Faculty: Jacqueline Lyon, Felicia Montes, Jose F. Moreno, Blanca Azucena Pacheco, Loretta Victoria Ramirez, Rigoberto Rodriguez, Maythee Rojas, Christopher Rosales, Abigail Rosas, Dario Valles
Emeritus Faculty: Luis Leobardo Arroyo, Gladys Garcia, Antonia Garcia-Orozco, Gen Ramirez, Victor Rodriguez, Anna Sandoval
Department Administrative Support Coordinator: Ana Canela
Students desiring information should contact the department office or the academic advisor.
CHLS Department Academic Advisor: Loretta Ramirez (Loretta.Ramirez@csulb.edu)
College: College of Liberal Arts
Courses: CHLS
Career Possibilities
Archivist • Community Organizer • Counselor • Creative Writer • Editor • Foreign Policy Officer • Journalist • Law • Linguist • Parole Officer • Probation Officer • Public Artist • Public Policy Administrator • Public Relations Consultant • Researcher • School Administrator • Social Worker • Teacher • Urban/Regional Planner • Writer (Some of these, and other careers, require additional education or experience. For more information, see Career Development Center website.)
Introduction
Chicano and Latino Studies (CHLS) examines Latino histories, identities, and experiences within societal and cultural contexts. Interdisciplinary by design, CHLS integrates the humanities, social sciences, and creative arts to develop critical analysis, cultural literacy, and civic engagement.
The department offers a B.A. in Chicano and Latino Studies (including a Special Track for double majors that allows two approved non‑CHLS electives) and a minor in Chicano and Latino Studies.
CHLS supports timely graduation. Courses fulfill lower‑ and upper‑division General Education and GWAR Writing Intensive requirements while satisfying CHLS program requirements. With careful planning of CHLS and cross‑listed coursework, students work with the Department Chair and Undergraduate Advisor to map efficient pathways, including options with multiple majors or minors.
CHLS also supports student application of learning beyond classrooms to prepare students for careers. Students put their learning into practice through community‑engaged projects, instructionally related activities, service learning, and collaboration with faculty on research, archival projects, public programs, and presentations, and through creative work including art exhibitions, performances, poetry readings, public speaking, and student publications.
The department hosts study abroad and field experiences, sponsors student leadership associations, offers annual scholarships, and maintains El Centro (MHB‑215)-a student lounge and resource hub. For current program information, advising hours, and student opportunities, visit the department office (MHB‑201) or the department website.
ProgramsUndergraduate DegreesMinorCoursesChicano and Latino Studies
Note: General Education Category A must be completed prior to taking any upper-division course except upper-division language courses where students meet formal prerequisites and/or competency equivalent for advanced study.
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