Chicana and Chicano Studies

This award is not eligible for Financial Aid

The Academic Certificate (AC) in Chicana and Chicano Studies explores the unique experiences of the Chicana and Chicano people living in the Southwest. The Certificate provides a study of Mexican-American life in the society of the United States, including Mexican background, social and cultural differences, and experiences of assimilation.

Details

Field of Interest
Culture and Society
Degree Type
Academic Certificate (AC)
Academic Plan
Chicana and Chicano Studies (CER)
Academic Plan Code
6230N
Total credits required
12-13
Catalog Year
2025-2026
Effective Term
Fall 2022
Admission criteria

None

Notes

This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You'll Learn
  • Conduct an oral history of an elderly Chicana or Chicano and correlate it with the Chicana and Chicano experience.
  • Describe and analyze the causes and nature of United States expansion into the Borderlands of North America.
  • Describe and analyze development of the borderlands and the role of Chicanas and Chicanos in the process.
  • Describe the status, and ramifications, of Chicana and Chicano/Mexican civil, employment, political, and social rights from the time of the arrival of the railroads to the present.
  • Describe and analyze the nature and consequences of United States activities and policies toward Mexico since the Mexican War and their impact on Chicanas and Chicanos.
  • Describe and analyze the nature and consequences of historical and contemporary Mexican government activities and policies within Mexico and their impact on Chicanas and Chicanos.
  • Describe and analyze the consequences of the Mexican War and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo to the former Mexican citizens and their descendants.
  • Describe and analyze the Spanish and Indian origins of Mexican culture and people.
  • Describe and analyze the expansion and evolution of Hispanic societies and culture up to Mexican Independence.
  • Examine the development of the Chicana and Chicano Movement and explain its ideology through its visual art, music, theater, and literature.
  • Analyze the development of the Chicana and Chicano Movement and correlate it with the Civil Rights Movement and the Vietnam War.
  • Examine the evolution and contemporary styles of Hispanic art, music, theater, and literature of the Borderlands.
Career Statistics

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Area, Ethnic, and Cultural Studies Teachers, Postsecondary
$78,800

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Prerequisite

ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR
ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 3

CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR
Equivalent as indicated by assessment 0-3

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Area Credits
CCS101 Chicana and Chicano Studies AHM, C, HU 3
HIS109 Mexican American History and Culture C, H, IAM, SB 3
SPH245 Hispanic Heritage in the Southwest AHM, C, HU 3
ENH112 or
HIS145 or
HUM213 or
SPA101 or
SPA102 or
SPA103 or
SPA104 or
SPA201 or
SPA202 or
SPA203 or
SPA204		 Chicano Literature or History of Mexico or Hispanic Film or Elementary Spanish I or Elementary Spanish II or Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers I or Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers II or Intermediate Spanish I or Intermediate Spanish II or Spanish for Spanish-Speaking Students I or Spanish for Spanish-Speaking Students II AHM, C, HU or G, H, SB, SCB or AHM, G, HU or G, OCM or G, OCM or None or None or G, OCM or G, OCM or C, G or C, G 3–4

Courses Not Currently Offered

Phoenix College does not currently offer these courses. These courses may be offered by other Maricopa Community Colleges as indicated below. Alternative courses, as outlined in the term-by-term course listing above, may also meet the same requirements for your degree or certificate.

Courses listed in this pathway map that are not currently offered at Phoenix College
Course Number Course Name Offering Colleges
HIS145 History of Mexico Chandler-Gilbert, Rio Salado
SPA103 Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers I Not currently offered
SPA104 Elementary Spanish for Spanish Speakers II Not currently offered
SPA203 Spanish for Spanish-Speaking Students I Not currently offered
SPA204 Spanish for Spanish-Speaking Students II Not currently offered
Course Area Key
  • AHM = Arts and Humanities
  • C = Cultural Diversity in the US
  • G = Global Awareness
  • H = Historical Awareness
  • HU = Humanities, Fine Arts & Design
  • IAM = Institutions of the Americas
  • OCM = Oral Communication
  • SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences
  • SCB = Social and Behavioral Sciences
Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award at https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm?id=173520.

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.