Department of Chicana(o) and Latina(o) Studies

Undergraduate Program

Option 2 Subject Matter Teacher Preparation

Education Specialist/Multiple Subject Credential

MAJOR REQUIREMENTS

Course Abbreviation, Number, Title / Units / Completed / Course / Grade / Trans From.
MAJOR COURSES (48 UNITS)
LOWER DIVISION REQUIRED CORE: (6 UNITS) Units Completed
CLS 1500 Cultural Diversity, Chicanas/os and Latinas/os / (3)
CLS 2200 Chicana and Latinas in Contemporary Society / (3)
LOWER DIVISION ELECTIVES (9 UNITS) select 3 courses from the following:
CLS 1200 Chicana/os, Gender and Class in the US Experience / (3)
CLS 1300 The Constitution, Equity and Chicanas/Latinas/os / (3)
CLS 1600 Cultural Expressions / (3)
CLS 2010 Modern Mexican Literature / (3)
CLS 2050 Chicanas/os and Latinas/os in Film and Popular Culture / (3)
CLS 2060 Latina/o Images in Media and Digital Communications / (3)
CLS 2100 Chicana/o and Latina/o Political and Social Movements / (3)
CLS 2300 Family Structure in the Americas / (3)
UPPER DIVISION REQUIRED (15 units)
CLS 3500 Intro to Principles of Research / (3)
CLS 4100- Latina/o Communities in U.S. Society / (3)
CLS 4020 Chicana and Chicano Literature (WI) / (3)
CLS/HIST 4200 History of Chicanas/os in California (CSET prep) / (3)
CLS 4300 Research on Chicana/Latino Community Problems / (3)
THEME CLUSTERS Select 6 courses from the following (18 units) Two electives from the 3000 series and four electives from the 4000 series. All majors are required to complete a minimum of one course in each of the three clusters: Popular Culture and Literature: CLS 3200, CLS 3220, CLS 4000, CLS 4010, CLS 4030, Social Policy: CLS 3100*, CLS 3120*, CLS 3300, CLS 3400, CLS 3720, CLS 4100, CLS 4170*,CLS 4180, CLS 4255 Politics and History: CLS 3320, CLS 3770, CLS 4110, CLS 4200, CLS 4240, CLS 4250,CLS 4260, CLS 4270, CLS 4280, CLS 4290, CLS/HIST 4660, CLS/HIST 4665 *Recommended Education-related courses / Units / Completed / Grade
Two courses from 3000
1. 3100 Introduction to Critical Education / (3)
2. 3120 Chicana/Latino Parent, School & Community Partnerships / (3)
Four courses from 4000
1. 4170 Critical Analysis of Inequality and Ed Policy / (3)
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DIRECTED ELECTIVES (12 units) Select 4 courses from:*(Ed Specialist choose 5)
If a student has not passed all sections of the Multiple Subjects CSET, with major advisor approval, these electives must be selected from the list of Elementary Subject Matter courses or from other appropriate courses (see below; the full course list is available in the Chicano Studies department). If a student has passed all sections of the CSET examination, then, with major advisor approval, these electives may be taken in Teaching Credential Pre-Requisite courses. / Units / Completed
Reading, Language and Literature; History and Social Science (CSET Subtest I)
CLS 4200 Chicanos in California
English: Linguistics and Children’s Literature / (3)
Science and Mathematics (CSET Subtest II)
Mathematics: the Math for Elementary and Middle School Teachers sequence
Biology: Life Science for Elementary Teachers
Natural Science: Physical Science for Elementary Teachers, Earth and Space Science for Elementary Teachers / (3)
Physical Education, Human Development, Visual and Performing Arts (CSET Subtest III)
Art: Elementary Classroom Art
Music, Theatre, and Dance: Elementary Classroom Music, Drama, and
Dance
Kinesiology: Development of Physical Activity
Child Development or Sociology: Childhood and Adolescence
Public Health: Health Education for Elementary Teachers / (3)
4. Multiple Subjects CSET
Education: CSET Review Course / (3)
TEACHING CREDENTIAL PREREQUISITES
EDSP 4000 Foundations of Special Education / (3)
EDSP 4010 Cognitive, Linguistic and Literacy processes in Individuals with Special Needs / (3)
CLS 3100, 3120, 4170 are equivalent for EDFN 4400 / (3)
EDIC 4000 Transformative Teaching** / (3)
EDIC 4010 English Language Development** / (3)

**Application to the Credential Program is required before enrolling in these courses.

Advisor/date______Next appointment______Grad Application due______

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