The Department of Chicano/Latino Studies offers a graduate emphasis in Chicano/Latino Studies that is open to students in all Ph.D. programs at UC Irvine. This supplementary program offers substantive theoretical and methodological training in Chicano/Latino Studies. Through additional coursework, students gain an interdisciplinary understanding of Chicano/Latino issues, which supports their research, teaching, and community engagement efforts. Satisfactory completion of the emphasis is certified by the Chair of Chicano/Latino Studies and is noted in the student’s dossier. 

The Emphasis in Chicano/Latino Studies is open to students in all Ph.D. programs at UC Irvine. This supplementary program offers substantive theoretical and methodological training in Chicano/Latino Studies. Through additional coursework, students gain an interdisciplinary understanding of Chicano/Latino issues, which supports their research, teaching, and community engagement efforts.

To apply, complete the Graduate Emphasis application form found on the Department Website.

Minimum course work for the graduate emphasis in Chicano/Latino Studies consists of four courses: CHC/LAT 200A and three elective courses selected from the list of graduate courses in Chicano/Latino Studies. Two of these elective courses must be cross-listed with department(s) other than the department in which the student is earning his/her Ph.D. One must be cross-listed with a department in a School other than the School in which the student is earning his/her degree and the second must be cross-listed with a department other than the department in which the student is earning his/her degree.

For doctoral students, the qualifying examination and dissertation topic should incorporate U.S. Latinos and/or issues relevant to Chicano/Latino Studies as a central focus of analysis. One member of the candidate’s dissertation committee should be a core or affiliate faculty of the Chicano/Latino Studies Department.