An online program preparing educators to teach Chicanx/Latinx Studies, covering interdisciplinary topics such as social sciences, literature and educational issues.
Why get a Graduate Certificate in Ethnic Studies-Chicana/o Studies?
The Ethnic Studies-Chicana/o Studies (Graduate Certificate) is an online program designed to prepare educators to teach Chicanx/Latinx Studies in K-12 and community college. This program provides knowledge and skills in Chicana/o Studies, including social sciences, literature, and educational issues. Completing this program will make it easier for teachers to qualify to teach Chicana/o Studies in community colleges and to prepare secondary teachers to teach Chicana/o Studies.
Why Study Ethnic Studies-Chicana/o Studies at CSUN?
CSUN's Ethnic Studies-Chicana/o Studies Certificate program is a top choice for studying Chicana/o Studies because it offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes community-based experiential knowledge and interdisciplinary topics. CSUN's Department of Chicana and Chicano Studies is the largest in the country, with over 60 professors and over 160 class sections offered every semester. The department has been helping students from San Fernando Valley, Los Angeles, Ventura County, and worldwide for over 50 years.
What You'll Learn
This online certificate program is designed for educators who wish to teach Chicanx/Latinx Studies in K-12 and community college. The program incorporates your own community-based experiential knowledge and offers courses that focus on:
- Social sciences
- Literature
- Educational issues
- Chicana/o theories and pedagogy
Admission Information
To be considered for admission to a CSUN graduate certificate program, you will need to:
- Meet university requirements.
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Meet department requirements for the Ethnic Studies Certificate-Chicana/o Studies Certificate.
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Apply to both the university and the specific certificate program of interest.
To learn more about the certificate contact the program coordinator.
Careers & Outcomes
This certificate will provide educators with the foundation in the experiences, perspectives, and contributions of Chicana/o communities, and the skills needed to work effectively with Chicana/o students and families. Successful completion will provide community college faculty with the necessary units to meet the minimum qualifications for teaching Chicana/o Studies in community college, as well as provide K-12 teachers with the necessary content knowledge.