BA in Chicana and Chicano Studies in Santa Barbara United States | University of California, Santa Barbara

The Department of Chicana/o Studies offers an interdisciplinary platform for examining social justice by exploring Chicana/o/x, Latina/o/x, and Indigenous cultures, communities, and lived experiences. Established to address the demand for well-trained educators, legal professionals, policymakers, and activists in social and environmental justice organizations, this program equips students with the knowledge to advocate more effectively for their communities.

As an interdisciplinary undergraduate program, Chicana and Chicano Studies cultivates a comprehensive understanding of the diverse Chicano/a experience through historical, political, social, and cultural lenses. The department integrates critical perspectives from established academic fields with emerging frameworks in gender, ethnic, sexuality, border, and global studies. By bridging disciplinary divides and blending methodologies, Chicana and Chicano Studies presents a distinctive approach to scholarly exploration that challenges conventional academic boundaries.