Santa Barbara,
CA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Arts/PhD in Chicana and Chicano Studies in Santa Barbara United States | University of California, Santa Barbara
University of California, Santa Barbara
|
Santa Barbara United States
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Qualification
Combined Graduate / Doctoral Degree
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
29,118
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
The Department of Chicana/o Studies offers an interdisciplinary platform for examining social justice through diverse methodologies, focusing on Chicana/o/x, Latina/o/x, and Indigenous cultures, communities, and lived experiences. Established to address the demand for critically trained educators, legal professionals, policymakers, and activists in social and environmental justice organizations, the department has empowered students to become community advocates for over five decades. Pioneering the nation's first Chicano/a Studies doctoral program, we remain at the forefront of the field, with faculty conducting groundbreaking research and new Ph.D. graduates joining academic institutions.
Our undergraduate program in Chicana and Chicano Studies takes an interdisciplinary approach to explore the diverse historical, political, social, and cultural dimensions of the Chicano/a experience. The curriculum integrates critical perspectives from established disciplines with emerging frameworks in gender, ethnic, sexuality, border, and global studies. By promoting cross-disciplinary exploration and innovative methodological combinations, Chicana and Chicano Studies presents a distinctive approach to scholarly investigation that challenges conventional academic boundaries.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 7.0
Qualification Requirements
Applicants who have conducted their post-secondary education outside of the United States must have completed an undergraduate degree program equivalent to a University of California bachelor's degree by the beginning of their graduate program at UCSB. Equivalent undergraduate degrees usually include a minimum four years of university work and above-average scholarship. The degree must be awarded by an accredited institution. Satisfaction of minimal standards does not, however, guarantee admission, since the number of qualified applicants far exceeds the number of spaces available. An excellent command of written and spoken English is required prior to enrollment at UCSB. Applicants whose native language is not English are required to take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Duolingo English Test (DET). TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) 550, TOEFL internet-based test (iBT) and TOEFL iBT Home Edition 80, IELTS Academic and IELTS Indicator - Overall Band Score of 7.
Tuition
USD
29,118