This course provides an interdisciplinary introduction to the Mexican American/Chicana/o historical and contemporary experience in the United States, emphasizing movements of social justice, resilience, decolonization, and cultural heritage. The course will include an analysis of the economic, political, social, historical and intellectual development of Mexican American/Chicana/o culture and community, and a study of the development of Chicana/o Studies in United States. The course enacts an Interdisciplinary examination of representation, ideologies, and material conditions of Mexican American/Chicana/o, including colonialism, race, labor, immigration, poverty, assimilation, gender, sexuality, and patriarchy. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU; UC. Formerly: ChStd 1.

This course will prepare the student to apply for certification to practice as a nurse assistant, providing care to clients in a variety of health care settings. Theory presentation will be coordinated with clinical practice in skilled nursing facilities to complete the state required curriculum including topics such as patient rights, interpersonal skills, safety, asepsis, clinical skills, nutrition, rehabilitation, documentation and death and dying. Upon completion of this course with a grade of C or better, the student will be eligible to take the certification exam from the California Department of Public Health. Field trips may be required. Notes: Each student must have a valid Social Security Card (SSN) or an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) to apply to the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) for certification and to obtain a background check; the California Department of Public Health may deny certification to those with criminal records. Formerly: HS 10.