Chicano Studies
What is Chicano Studies?
Chicano Studies was created in 1969 at the height of the Civil Rights. It was a response to the educational needs of Chicano/a students. Chicano Studies emphasizes the dynamics of the U.S/Mexico border and Latino presence in the U.S by looking at the historical context of Mexican Americans in the American school system, an understanding of immigration patterns and their impact on various sectors, and the overall Chicano/a experience in the U.S.
Degree
Chicano Studies - Associate in Arts
An Associates degree in Chicano Studies provides students with theoretical frameworks through which they are able to explore, examine, and analyze the experiences of Mexican Americans in the United States. Students will build skills in communicating with diverse audiences and examining multiple sources of information and data. This degree equips students to enter a multi-ethnic workforce and more effectively work toward social justice. Students who earn this degree will be well prepared for careers in non-profit organizations, education, social work, human services, health care, law and/ or policy, planning, and development. This degree can also serve as the basis for further undergraduate education in Chicano Studies and similar fields.
Faculty
Chicano Studies Faculty
| Name | Contact |
|---|---|
| Jose Arrieta, M.A. Assistant Professor of Chicano Studies |
Email: Phone: (818) 947-2489 Office: Foreign Languages 119B |
| Pete Lopez, M.A. Professor of Chicano Studies |
Email: Lopezpj@lavc.edu |
Adjunct Chicano Studies Faculty
Click below for a list of adjunct faculty. For a complete list of LAVC faculty search the LAVC Directory.
| Name | Contact |
|---|---|
| Gerardo Briceno | Briceng@lavc.edu |
| Ismael De La O | Delaoij@lavc.edu |
| Jose Hernandez | |
| Alberto Juarez |
Faculty Profiles
Chicano Studies Faculty
Click below to learn about the Chicano Studies faculty.
Degree: B.A. Loyola Marymount University
M.A. CSULA Mexican American Studies
Courses Taught: 2, 7, 8, 37, 44, 54 and 57
Interested : Mesoamerican History, Liberal Studies, Education, Caribbean/Jazz Music history
Role in the department: Chicano program director, Student Equity Achievement program, California Community Colleges Ethnic Studies Faculty Council
Fun Fact - I play Latin percussion, play in a band and I enjoy Formula 1 racing.
Education: B.A. and M.A. in Mexican-American Studies from California State University, Los Angeles
Courses Taught: Chicano Studies 2, 7, 8, 37, and 54
Areas of Interest: Colonial and Modern Chicano/U.S. History, Oral Histories, Race and Human Emotions
Role in Department: Member of CAPs, Ethnic Studies Faculty Council, and California Community Colleges Ethnic Studies Faculty Council
Fun Fact: I'm not a robot! I enjoy making music, love coaching youth sports, and I once scored 53 points in a playoff basketball game where I made 15 three-pointers.