Minor in Chicana/o/x Studies

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Explore Chicanx History & Culture

A minor in Chicana/o/x Studies provides a deeper understanding of the histories, cultures, and experiences that have shaped and continue to influence the Chicanx community.

Open to students from all backgrounds, the program encourages critical thinking about identity, culture, social justice, and civic engagement. It also helps you develop valuable skills in communication, leadership, collaboration, and analysis.

To earn the minor, you will need to submit the minor declaration form and complete four classes. You can choose from electives that cover various topics, including literature, immigration, activism, media, education, and more.

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Faculty Spotlight: Martín García, PhD

Martín García explores migration, voting rights, social justice, and Latin American politics in his research.

As the author and co-author of books and peer-reviewed articles on topics ranging from the Nicaraguan Revolution to immigration and civic engagement, García helps students connect historical and contemporary issues while developing the critical-thinking skills needed to become informed leaders and advocates.

His commitment to community engagement extends beyond the classroom, including volunteering in rural Honduras to help bring reliable access to clean water to communities that had never had it before.

Martin Garcia speaks at an EWU Cinco de Mayo event

Sample Courses

CHST 233. RACE, ETHNICITY, AND THE ECONOMY IN THE U.S. AND LATIN AMERICA. 5 Credits.

Satisfies: a BACR for social sciences.
Introduces how inequality is reflected, constructed, and reproduced through notions of race, class, and gender in the US and Latin America. This course asks: what are the forms of knowledge, practices, institutions, and values that have an informed power structure that influences the meaning of racial, ethnic, and economic relations in the U.S. and Latin American? What is power, and how does it help us understand how inequality between the U.S. and Latin America is structured?

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CHST 310. CHICANX/LATINX IN THE U.S. MEDIA. 5 Credits.

Pre-requisites: ENGL 201.
Satisfies: a university graduation requirement–diversity.
Survey of how Chicanx/Latinx have been depicted in film, news, television, and other media formats in the U.S. Examines Hollywood depictions of the Latino/a experience in the film industry from the early period of U.S. cinema to contemporary representations; the depictions of Latinx in television and the news; and the emergence of Chicanx/Latinx early documentary to the full length dramatic feature film.

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CHST 330. LATINO IMMIGRATION TO THE U.S.. 5 Credits.

Pre-requisites: ENGL 201.
Satisfies: a university graduation requirement–diversity.
Historical overview of Latino immigration from Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. Special attention is given to the largest Latino sub groups in the United States. Examines the social phenomenon of labor migration and immigration from Latin America in the context of political, economic, and national inequalities. The transnational character of Latino immigrants and its political, economic, and cultural contributions to sending and receiving nations are covered.

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CHST 400. CHICANO AND LATINO HEALTH. 5 Credits.

Pre-requisites: CHST 201.
Provides an overview of current theories and research concerning the physical and mental health of Chicano/Latino populations in the US. Introduction to domains of health resilience and health risk in U.S. Latino populations and consider how social and political-economic context, cultural based beliefs, and health behaviors come together to influence health outcomes.

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Chicana/o/x Electives

For a full list of the Chicana/o/x elective courses offered, check out the catalog.

Chicana/o/x Course Catalog

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Chicana-Chicano Studies Minor

Career Possibilities

  • Community Organizer 
  • Nonprofit Program Coordinator 
  • Immigration Advocate 
  • Social Worker 
  • Human Rights Advocate 
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Coordinator 
  • Public Interest Advocate 
  • Policy Analyst 
  • Housing Advocate
  • Professor or Lecturer of Chicano/a/x Studies 
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Educator 
  • Multicultural Education Specialist 
  • College Admissions Counselor 
  • Academic Advisor or Counselor 
  • Cultural Program Coordinator 
  • Program Coordinator for Resource Centers 
  • Literacy Program Coordinator 
  • Researcher studying social, cultural, or political issues affecting Chicano/a/x communities 
  • Historian 
  • Study Abroad Coordinator
  • Community Development Coordinator 
  • Policy Researcher or Analyst 
  • Urban Planner
  • Community Liaison 
  • Legislative Aide 
  • Human Rights Specialist 
  • Urban Historian 
  • Environmental Justice Advocate
  • Artist or Performer 
  • Arts Program Coordinator 
  • Cultural Arts Director 
  • Documentary Filmmaker 
  • Journalist/Writer 
  • Art Therapist (additional certification may be required)
  • Music Historian 
  • Storytelling Consultant 
  • Writer or Journalist 
  • Podcast Host/Producer 
  • Events Organizer
  • Public Health Outreach Worker 
  • Human Resources Specialist 
  • Mental Health Advocate 
  • Wellness Program Coordinator 
  • Community Health Worker 
  • Health Educator 
  • Patient Advocate 
  • Substance Abuse Program Coordinator
  • Diversity Consultant 
  • Marketing Consultant with a cultural focus 
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Coordinator
  • Supplier Diversity Manager 
  • Development Coordinator 
  • Communications Manager 
  • International Marketing Manager
  • International Development Specialist
  • Humanitarian Aid Worker 
  • Program Officer 
  • Global Health Coordinator 
  • International Relations Consultant
  • Emergency Response Coordinator
  • International Trade Analyst 
  • Export/Import Specialist
  • Victim Advocate 
  • Corrections Program Specialist
  • Case Manager 
  • Immigration Advocate 
  • Civil Rights Investigator 
  • Law Enforcement Liaison
  • Museum Curator 
  • Heritage Preservationist

A minor in Chicano/a/x Studies helps you understand the cultural, social, political, and historical contributions of Chicano and Latino communities. It’s valuable for various careers, from education and public service to business and law.

By pursuing this minor, you’ll be prepared for jobs involving cultural awareness, equity and justice, diversity, and community engagement.

The Chicano/a/x Studies minor will significantly enhance your future career in the following areas:

Chicana/o/x Studies

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Cheney, WA 99004
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P: 509.359.4857

Our Mission

Since the creation of Chicana/o/x Studies in 1977, it has served as an academic and community center for students and their families.

The program’s first mission is to actively contribute to enhancing the opportunity and participation of Chicanos/Latinos in higher education. We achieve this mission by actively recruiting and supporting Chicano/Latino students to have a positive and successful academic career.

A parallel mission is to contribute to EWU’s goal of addressing diversity by providing all students—regardless of ethnicity—with a Chicana/o/x Studies curriculum leading to a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of the Chicano/Latino community and relevant issues.

We are dedicated to implementing initiatives that align with and fulfill this dual mission.