College of Ethnic Studies
Welcome to Latina/Latino Studies at SF State. When you take classes in this department you’re enrolling in history by participating in a long and powerful legacy of students committed to education and social justice.
We strive to provide our students with a transformative education that addresses the historical and contemporary experiences of Latinx/as/os by critically engaging political economy, public health, education, history, communication, literature, and sociology, among other fields.
Many of our courses fulfill general education requirements, and many of our courses are cross-listed with other departments.
Community Service Learning (CSL) is a requirement for the major, creating a great opportunity to start building up your resume and set a solid foundation for your career. CSL hours can be completed at a health clinic if you are pursuing a career in public health, at a law firm if you're interested in going to law school, at a school if you want to be a teacher, or at an art gallery if you're interested in the fine arts. These are just some of the sites where our students have volunteered.
Our department is committed to offering courses and community service opportunities that focus on the Latina/Latino/Latinx experience with a social justice lens.
The Latina/Latino Studies curriculum is critical, analytical, holistic, and cutting-edge. Students choose an integrated series of required and elective courses, as well as General Education classes, focused on Latinas/Latinos/Latinx in the United States. Theoretical frameworks address race, class, sexuality, and gender historically and in the present time in an analysis of multiple marginalities, community resistance, and empowerment.
The program is designed to develop the knowledge, skills, and consciousness that empower students to function as effective leaders. The major prepares students for graduate and professional schools, for a wide range of public and private sector employment, and a lifetime of community commitment and involvement.
Some highlights:
Francisco’s Mission District. The Clínica was established by faculty, students, and licensed medical personnel from Latina/Latino Studies at San Francisco State University and from the Medical School at the University of California, San Francisco. Clínica Martín Baró offers service-learning internships to Latina/Latino Studies students considering careers in the health and medical fields. Students must first pass or concurrently enroll in LTNS 210.
The Mexico Study Tour travels in late May and early June, leaving the Monday following graduation. The intensive 12-day trip to Mexico City and Morelos is faculty-supervised. Students meet with activists from community-based organizations and schools to learn about grassroots political and social change. Students planning to travel to Mexico must first complete LTNS 670, covering Mexican history and politics and Mexico’s unique relationship to the United States. This course is offered every spring semester.
Access the list of the major requirements to better understand the structure of the major.
The roadmap puts all of your graduation requirements into an easy-to-follow semester-by-semester plan so you know what to take to stay on track. Whether you are a freshman or a transfer student, you'll be able to find a roadmap that best fits you.
Besides your major requirements, students must complete their GE and University requirements. Be sure to make sure you've completed all of these requirements for graduation.
To learn more about this major, check out the major department’s website below. You can also find out how you can access their faculty advisors who can assist you not just with course choices, but also answer questions about the field and discuss your career plans.
Department of Latino/Latina Studies
Ethnic Studies & Psychology (EP) Building, Room 103
Phone: (415) 338-6160
Email: latinos@sfsu.edu
Website: https://latino.sfsu.edu/
Chair: Katynka Martine
Freshmen Student Advising Information
After choosing “Basic Subjects” GE courses in Steps 1-3 of your Orientation process (if you haven’t done so, log onto your Orientation Profile page to follow the “Pre-Orientation Advising Module”), STEP 4 Choosing Major Classes will show you if there are any classes you can take to satisfy major requirements for your first and/or second semester.
Once you have determined your Roadmap above, review the first section below and write down any course recommendations based on your corresponding major roadmap on your Freshmen Class Planner worksheet.
First Semester Course Recommendations — Roadmaps A, B, C & D
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Major Class & Title |
Units |
Other Requirement Area(s) Met |
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LTNS 215 – Introduction to Latino/o/x Studies
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3 units |
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If there are any course(s) listed above, please enter this information onto “Step 4” of your Freshmen Class Planner. |
Advisor Footnotes:
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Focus on GE courses
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Refer to Major Roadmap
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If any of the courses listed in this section are FULL by the time you are to enroll, see the section “Alternate Major Classes” below.
If the course or courses in the previous section are FULL by the time your register, consider choosing one (or perhaps two) major course electives from the following list...
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Major Elective Class(es) |
Units |
Other Requirement Area(s) Met |
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LTNS 110 – Critical Thinking and the Rhetoric of Latinas/os/xs in the 21st centuary |
3 |
Major Focus Area: Education, History, & Decolonial Knowledges GE Area: A3 SF State Studies: AERM, SJ
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LTNS 210- Latina/o/x Health Care Perspectives |
3 |
Major Focus Area: Health, Migration, & Transnational Studies GE: Area B2 SF State Studies: AERM, ES, GP, SJ |
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LTNS 211 – Latina/o/x Families |
3 |
Major Focus Area: Feminisms, Sexualities, & Queer of Color Critique/ Health, Migration, & Transnational Studies GE: Area D1 SF State Studies: AERM, GP, SJ
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LTNS 225 – Latina/o/x Visual Culture |
3 |
Major Focus Area: Performance, Art, Literature, & Media
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LTNS 230 – Introduction to Latina/o Literature |
3 |
Major Focus Area: Behavioral and Social Sciences
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LTNS 265 –Topics in Latina/o/x History |
3 |
Major Focus Area: Education, History, & Decolonial Knowledges GE Area: D1 SF State Studies: AERM, SJ
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LTNS 276 – Latina/o U.S. Government and Constitutional Ideals |
3 |
Major Focus Area: Politics, Policy, Law, & Economics GE Area: D3 SF State Studies: AERM |
Advisor Footnotes:
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STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE ONE COURSE PER MAJOR FOCUS AREA
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STUDENTS SHOULD BE MINDFUL OF THE MAJOR FOCUS AREA OF EACH LTNS COURSE (CHECK LTNS DEGREE REQUIREMENTS)
Once you have made your course choices for Steps 1-4, you may already have between 12-15 units chosen for your first semester—about 4 to 5 classes.
If more units are needed, you will proceed to "Step 5 - Choosing GE Courses" from your Orientation Advising Module after considering the following recommendations...
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GE Area |
Advisor Notes |
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A1 Oral Communication |
Covered in “Step 3” on Class Planner |
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A2 Written English Communication |
Covered in “Step 1” on Class Planner |
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A3 Critical Thinking |
Covered in “Step 3” on Class Planner |
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B1 Physical Science |
Consider taking a B3 Lab if chosen |
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B2 Life Science |
Consider taking a B3 Lab if chosen |
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B3 Laboratory Science |
Make sure this includes a LEC component if chosen |
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B4 Quantitative Reasoning |
Covered in “Step 2” on Class Planner |
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C1 Arts |
There are major courses for this area |
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C2 Humanities |
There are major courses for this area |
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D Social Sciences |
There are major courses for this area |
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D US History |
There are major courses for this area |
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E Lifelong Learning & Self-Development (LLD) |
Covered in “Step 1” on Class Planner |
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F Ethnic Studies |
There are major courses for this area |
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US/CA Government |
Choose any |
- Teaching at K-12 and university level
- Law
- Medicine
- Counseling
- Social work
- Non-profit management
- Community organizing and advocacy
- City government
- Public policy
- Literacy outreach
Transfer Student Advising Information
Please see the box above labeled “Major Curriculum/Roadmaps & GE/University Requirements” for information on what courses to take in your first semester at SF State. View our Frequently Asked Questions for Transfers for helpful tips and additional information.