Cal State LA Chicana(o) and Latina(o) Studies
Transfer Requirements and Classes
The major preparation Cal State LA lists for Chicana(o) and Latina(o) Studies transfers starts with CLS 1500, CLS 2010 and CLS 2200; the full list is below.
93 California community colleges have a current transfer agreement with Cal State LA for this major. Pick yours below to see which of its classes count.
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Major Requirements
Cal State LA Chicana(o) and Latina(o) Studies Major Preparation
The courses Cal State LA lists as Chicana(o) and Latina(o) Studies major preparation for transfer applicants, for the 2026-27 academic year. Course numbers are Cal State LA's own; pick your community college above to see the matching class there.
Lower division core courses
Complete all of these
- CLS 1500 Cultural Diversity, Chicanas/os, and Latinas/os
- CLS 2010 Modern Mexican Literature in Translation
- CLS 2200 Chicanas and Latinas in Contemporary U.S. Society
Complete all of these
- CLS 1600 Cultural Expressions in the Americas
- CLS 2050 Chicanas/os and Latinas/os in Film and Popular Culture
- CLS 2060 Latina/o Images in Media, Social Media, and Digital Communication Systems
General option
Required
- UPPER DIVISION EMPHASIS
Elementary subject matter courses
Complete 1 of these
- BIOL 1010 General Biology
- BIOL 1030 Life Science
Complete 1 of these
- ENGL 1005B College Writing II
- ENGL 1010 Accelerated College Writing
Complete 1 of these
- COMM 1200 Argumentation
- ENGL 1050 Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking
Complete all of these
- CHDV 1400 Development Across the Lifespan (Conception to Adolescence)
- COMM 1100 Oral Communication
- ENGL 2700 Why Literature Matters
- HIST 1010 World History to 1500 CE
- HIST 1020 World History since 1500 CE
- HIST 2010 Early American History
- HIST 2080 The complexities and diversity of California History from Indigenous History to the Present
- MATH 1100 Foundations of the Real Number System for the Elementary and Middle School Teachers
- MATH 1150 Elements of Algebra and Statistics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers
- MATH 2250 Explorations in Geometry for Elementary and Middle School Teachers
- NATS 1010 Physical Science
- NATS 1020 Earth and Space Science
- POLS 1000 Power, Politics and Engagement: Introduction to Government in the U.S.
Integrated multiple subject credential
Complete 1 of these
- BIOL 1010 General Biology
- BIOL 1030 Life Science
Complete 1 of these
- ENGL 1005B College Writing II
- ENGL 1010 Accelerated College Writing
Complete 1 of these
- COMM 1200 Argumentation
- ENGL 1050 Argumentative Writing and Critical Thinking
Complete all of these
- CHDV 1400 Development Across the Lifespan (Conception to Adolescence)
- COMM 1100 Oral Communication
- ENGL 2700 Why Literature Matters
- HIST 1010 World History to 1500 CE
- HIST 1020 World History since 1500 CE
- HIST 2010 Early American History
- HIST 2080 The complexities and diversity of California History from Indigenous History to the Present
- MATH 1100 Foundations of the Real Number System for the Elementary and Middle School Teachers
- MATH 1150 Elements of Algebra and Statistics for Elementary and Middle School Teachers
- MATH 2250 Explorations in Geometry for Elementary and Middle School Teachers
- NATS 1010 Physical Science
- NATS 1020 Earth and Space Science
- POLS 1000 Power, Politics and Engagement: Introduction to Government in the U.S.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Cal State LA have a Chicana(o) and Latina(o) Studies major for transfer students?
Yes. Cal State LA offers Chicana(o) and Latina(o) Studies (B.A.) and lists the major preparation it expects transfer applicants to complete.
What classes do I need to transfer to Cal State LA for Chicana(o) and Latina(o) Studies?
Cal State LA's Chicana(o) and Latina(o) Studies major preparation includes CLS 1500, CLS 2010, CLS 2200, CLS 1600, CLS 2050 and CLS 2060, with more courses in the list on this page. Pick your community college on this page to see which of its classes match.
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