Overview

The Chicano and Latino Studies department at California State University Long Beach offers programmes to serve the interests and goals of (1) those entering a variety of occupations; (2) teachers, counselors, administrators; (3) majors in other fields such as history, sociology, psychology, economics, literature, anthropology, who wish to include additional scope to their field of study.

Learning Outcomes

Students will effectively learn critical thinking and writing skills.

Students will apply critical and theoretical analyses in written and oral presentations.

Students will conduct research into Chicano/Latino studies subjects using both traditional and electronic sources.

Students will study culture, history and language in study abroad programmes in communities of origin to prepare them for the demands of a global society.

Students will gain practical experience by working with Chicano/Latino community organizations and leaders through service learning and internships.

Students will understand the relationship between race, class, gender and ethnicity in Chicano/Latino communities.

Students will understand the historical and contemporary condition of Chicanas and Latinas by exploring the relationship between political power and gender oppression.

Students will understand Chicano/Latino participation in public policy and civic life.

Students will understand the changing roles of U.S.- Latin American relations as they relate to migration, globalization and economic development.

Students will understand the historical and political development of the U.S.- Mexican border as it relates to the condition of populations on both sides.

Students will understand the theoretical foundations of cultural studies and how they are applied to the understanding of ethnic studies in general and Chicano/Latino Studies in particular.

Students will interpret, understand and engage literary works within cultural, social, and historical contexts.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Latina/o Cultural Identity

Chicano Literary Studies

Chicano History

Chicana/o and Latina/o Thought and Action

The Latino Population in the U.S.

Latinas and Revolution: Central America and Late 20th Century Mexico

Latina Women in the United States

Street Gangs in Comparative Perspective

The Latino Transnational Experience in the Caribbean: Empire, Reform and Revolution

Chicano/Latino Theatre

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-02 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2028-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Long Beach, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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General requirements

All first-year student applicants must submit the following items:

File a CSULB application through Cal State Apply by the deadline

Have earned a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA or "B'" grade according to the CSULB GPA scale.

Fulfil CSULB's English Language Requirement

Have completed at least 1 year of high school mathematics. Applicants to STEM majors must have at least 3 years of high school mathematics.

Provide scores for at least 5 subjects completed. In addition, please provide scores for at least 2 "A/AS" subjects completed.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

18972 USD / year

≈ 18972 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

6450 USD / year

≈ 6450 USD / year

Additional Details

If you are not a resident of California, you must add $444.00 for each unit of credit you take to your tuition total.

Living costs

Long Beach

United States

1400 - 2000 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Learning Outcomes

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Long Beach

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