Wondering whether a degree in Multicultural and Gender Studies might be right for you? Contact our office to ask questions or set up a conversation with one of our advisors.
Phone: 530-898-4774
Email: mcgsstudent@csuchico.edu
Multicultural and Gender Studies is the academic face of diversity and inclusion at Chico State, striving to embody, promote, and celebrate the values of multicultural respect, awareness, and understanding. Our online program is guided and led by a diverse community of faculty and advocates.
You’ll examine how issues like gender, sexuality, socioeconomic class, ability, race, and ethnicity impact peoples’ lives and lived experiences—cultivating your passion for social justice through informed activism. You’ll graduate with the skills and knowledge needed to be a changemaker at any organization or business, become a leading voice for activism, or be ready to begin a postgraduate degree in law, policymaking, or research.
Collective Growth Mindset
Learn and grow in a tight-knit environment that focuses on developing critical skills and cultural competencies. Core classes dive deep into gender, race, sexuality, science, and society, providing a solid foundation to help you orient to advanced classes in intersectionality.
Major Options
We offer two options within the major, providing room to specialize based on your preferred area of research.
Women’s Studies
The women's studies option is based on core Multicultural and Gender Studies courses but is focused on women and feminist analysis.
General
The general option is a comprehensive study of cultural analysis; cross-cultural and interethnic study; the study of the role of gender in culture; and close examination of a specific ethnic group, such as Black, Latinx, or Asian studies.
Dare to Lead
Our graduates use their deep understanding of social justice issues and insight into systemic solutions to become advocates, guides, and leaders for change; they become social workers, policymakers, community organizers, and leaders at private and governmental organizations.
Some organizations where our graduates work include:
- The Boys and Girls Club
- Catalyst Domestic Violence Services
- California School Employees Association
- Chico Advocates for a Responsible Economy
- EPIC 'Ohana
- Volunteers of America
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I learned what can you gain from listening to others and how that can help spring more empathy to the world.
A Community of Advocates
Our faculty believe in and live the power of their research, inspiring students and our community. Their work helps shape the next generation of advocates.
Class Dives Deeper into Lived Experiences
With a course as relevant and impactful as "Latinx and Immigration," MCGS faculty Gabby Medina Falzone is also preparing her students for their post-graduation goals.
Journeys of Self-Discovery to Uruguay and Cuba
For history and Multicultural and Gender Studies graduate Victoria Villaseñor, breaking away from routine and predictability was part of the experience she wanted during two experiences abroad.
Reconstructing Traditional Narratives with Visual Art
Lateasha Meyers’ research centers on education and Black girlhood and specifically focuses on how Black girls construct their educational worlds. She combines her passion for art and scholarship in leadership in her teaching.
A Culture of Belonging
We offer a rich variety of ways to connect with peers, affinity groups, and communities across our beautiful campus.
Gender and Sexuality Equity Coalition
The Gender and Sexuality Equity Coalition is a student-run activist organization that strives to empower all students through its three programs: the Women’s Program, the Queer Program, and the Trans Program. You’ll enjoy events, internship opportunities, workshops, and mentorship.
Lavender Living: Housing
Lavender Living is designed as an intentional living community affirming the cultural experiences of LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual, pansexual, non-identifying, questioning, etc.) residents as well as their allies.
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Multicultural and Gender Studies Department
Wondering whether a degree in Multicultural and Gender Studies might be right for you? Contact our office to ask questions or set up a conversation with one of our advisors.
Phone: 530-898-4774
Email: mcgsstudent@csuchico.edu