Now accepting Registration for the Fall 2024 semester! This program is only for students at Da Vinci High School, Long Beach Unified, or Paramount Unified. Please reach out to your high school counselor to learn how to register for an Ethnic Studies class offered at these school districts. If you have questions, please e-mail us.
If you have already registered and wish to drop from the program, please fill out this drop form.
Since 2015, the College of Liberal Arts and College of Professional and Continuing Education (CPaCE) at California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) has offered select Ethnic Studies courses to high school students.
These dual-enrollment courses give high school students valuable credits for both high school and college—for free—to all students who are interested. The credit earned in CSULB Ethnic Studies courses is not only worth its equivalent university-level cost, but is also transferable to most institutions a student chooses to attend, subject to each institution's transfer policies.
Ethnic Studies courses are currently offered to promising high school students, as approved by their campus counselor, for Long Beach Unified School District (LBUSD), Paramount Unified School District (PUSD), and Da Vinci High Schools.
Long Beach Unified School District
Fall 2024 Courses:
Introduction to Racial and Ethnic Studies
Paramount Unified School District
Fall 2024 Courses:
Introduction to Racial and Ethnic Studies
Da Vinci High Schools
Fall 2024 Courses:
Introduction to Racial and Ethnic Studies
High school students who are:
11th & 12th grade students.
10th grade students will need to get approval from their high school campus counselors.
Attending school in Long Beach Unified School District, Paramount Unified School District, and Da Vinci High Schools.
Free college credit that is transferable to most accredited universities
May provide high school elective credit and the option to take one less high school class during the semester (meet with your high school counselor for their criteria as it relates to campus policy)
Knowledge of different cultures and fascinating history lessons
Valuable addition to college applications
College course experience with CSULB faculty member
Options to take classes at the high school closest to you
See individual course descriptions below for American Indian Studies (AIS), Chicano and Latino Studies (CHLS), Africana Studies (AFRS) and Asian and Asian American Studies (ASAM).
Note: Students must take an intro “119 level” course before taking our advanced “121 and 101 level” courses. The Fall 2024 semester will only have 119 – Introduction to Racial and Ethnic Studies offered at all districts.
119 - Introduction to Racial and Ethnic Studies: This course is a survey of race and ethnic relations in the U.S. with focus on four racialized groups: American Indians, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Chicanas/os/xs and Latinas/os/xs. Special attention is given to the formation and transformation of each racialized ethnic group and their particular and collective roles in the shaping and development of the United States.
CHLS 101 - Introduction to Chicano/a and Latino/a Life: This course consists of an examination of four themes: 1) the cultural formation and transformation of Chicano/Latino communities; 2) the role of women in shaping Chicano/Latino culture; 3) Chicano/Latino music and visual art; 4) Mexican and Latino immigrants in American culture.
CHLS 105 - Latina/o Cultural Identity: This course explores, comparatively, the development of Chicano-Latino identities through a survey of social scientific, historical, and literary sources from Mexican American and Latino regional cultures, tracing the development of societal divisions based on gender, race, ethnicity, and class categories.
AFRS 121 - African American History Since 1865-Present: This course studies the impact of social, economic, and political change on African Americans after the Reconstruction period. Issues of migration, education, cultural development, and business enterprises will be examined.
ASAM 121 - Contemporary Issues in Asian America: This course consists of an examination of contemporary issues, including immigration, labor, family, public policy, popular culture, the media, and political activism in Asian America. Focuses on the U.S. in the context of the global economy and Asian diasporas.
AIS 101 - Introduction to the Study of Native American People: This course examines history, culture, religion, art, and societies of American Indians. An introduction to historical aspects of the Native American experience includes discussion of these aspects of Native life as applied to contemporary American Indian issues.
Must attend the first class of the program to enroll
Must not miss more than 3 classes
Must have achieved a grade of “D” or better to obtain credit
CSULB faculty will work with each student and their individual needs, with the goal of student success.
Over 90% of Ethnic Studies students pass the course upon completion
4 out of 5 students receive an A or B in the course
Program Outline
Long Beach Unified School District
Courses Offered (In Person and Online):
Introduction to Racial and Ethnic Studies: This course is a survey of race and ethnic relations in the U.S. with a focus on four racialized groups: American Indians, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Chicanas/os/xs and Latinas/os/xs. Special attention is given to the formation and transformation of each racialized ethnic group and their particular and collective roles in the shaping and development of the United States.
Paramount Unified School District
Courses Offered (In Person):
Introduction to Racial and Ethnic Studies: This course is a survey of race and ethnic relations in the U.S. with a focus on four racialized groups: American Indians, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Chicanas/os/xs and Latinas/os/xs. Special attention is given to the formation and transformation of each racialized ethnic group and their particular and collective roles in the shaping and development of the United States.
Da Vinci High Schools
Courses offered (In Person):
Introduction to Racial and Ethnic Studies: This course is a survey of race and ethnic relations in the U.S. with a focus on four racialized groups: American Indians, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Chicanas/os/xs and Latinas/os/xs. Special attention is given to the formation and transformation of each racialized ethnic group and their particular and collective roles in the shaping and development of the United States.
Key Dates: LBUSD/PUSD
First Day of Class: September 14, 2024
Students must attend the first day of class so they can get oriented to the program and officially registered with CSULB.
Class Schedule:
September 14 – December 14: Classes are held in person on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on the designated high school campus or online classroom.
October 6: Deadline to drop a class without a W on your transcript.
November 6: Last day to withdraw from the class.
December 14: Fall Semester Ethnic Studies Student Conference on campus at California State University, Long Beach. This is also the last day of classes. Congratulations!
Key Dates: Da Vinci
First Day of Class: September 9, 2024
Students must attend the first day of class so they can get oriented to the program and officially registered with CSULB.
Class Schedule:
September 9 – December 14: Classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays in person on the designated high school campus.
Monday classes are 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday classes are 3:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
October 6: Deadline to drop a class without a W on your transcript.
November 6: Last day to withdraw from the class.
December 14: Fall Semester Ethnic Studies Student Conference on campus at California State University, Long Beach. This is also the last day of classes. Congratulations!
Frequently Asked Questions
Dual-enrollment means that you get high school and college credit at the same time. This program may allow students to take one less class in high school while enrolled. Check with your school counselor for specific details.
Students often will be able to leave their high school early or come in later. The program also gives students three college credits. If the student completes both the intro and secondary course, they will get 6 credits—almost half a semester’s worth of college credit!
Yes. These are college credits that will transfer to any accredited institution, even outside of the CSU system.
You will have access to the Campus Library if you need it. You will not have access to the Wellness Center or campus Bus Transportation.
Dropping:
Universities give students a period of time to test out a course. This is called the “add/drop” period of a class. Students can add or drop the course with no penalty or mark on their transcript, as if they never signed up for the course in the first place. That is why it’s important to make this decision early in the class. The deadline to drop without a W on your transcript is October 6.
Steps to drop:
Speak with your professor. They are there to ensure your success and growth within the class. Often times, they will ease any concerns you have about completing the course.
If, after talking with your professor, you still want to drop the class, please go to your high school counselor.
Once you have spoken with your professor and counselor, please fill out this Qualtrics form that drops you from the class.
Once the form is filled out, you will be dropped.
*If you miss the first three classes, you will be automatically dropped from the course.
Withdrawing:
Students must withdraw from the course if they decide they want to quit the course AFTER the add/drop deadline has passed. Unfortunately, this will be on your transcript, so make sure you consult your professor and high school counselor before making that decision. The last day to withdraw from the class is November 6.
Steps to withdraw:
Speak with your professor. They are there to ensure you success and growth within the class. Often times, they will ease any concerns you have about completing the course.
If, after talking with your professor, you still want to withdraw from the class, please go to your high school counselor.
Once you have spoken with your professor and counselor, please fill out this Qualtrics form that withdraws you from the class.
Once the form is filled out, you will be withdrawn.
The MyCSULB Student Center provides a "home base" for accessing your student information. Once you have logged into your Single Sign-On portal using your CSULB email address and password, select the Student Center (MyCSULB) tile. Your MyCSULB Student Center is organized into sections based on the type of information. The center displays summary information such as your class schedule, outstanding balance, and contact information. It has many options to select in order to access all of the information and transactions available. This website gives you screenshots and directions on how to navigate through your MyCSULB Student Center to get the information you need from your Student Record.
Each student gets their own account to access online campus services and their own CSULB email address. This email address is the primary mode of communication from the university to students.
Follow the steps below along with this YouTube video, How to Activate Your Account, to successfully activate and log in.
Go to the ‘CSULB Password Utility’ (beachid.csulb.edu) and select Next.
Then, enter your new CSULB email address (found in your admission email) and follow the instructions to set the password for your account.
To set your password, you will need to confirm that it’s really you who is logging in by getting a verification code through a phone call or text message. (The phone number will be the one you used in your Cal State Apply application.)
After you activate your account, you can log in to CSULB Single Sign-On at https://sso.csulb.edu, which is where you will be able to access your new email and other online services for students.
If you have questions about how to activate or log in, please call the CSULB Technology Help Desk at 562-985-4959.
Unofficial Transcripts can be used to show proof to your high school that you have completed your course and earned college credit.
Unofficial Transcripts are free, but if Official Transcripts are needed, they require a $12 fee. (See question “How do I transfer credit to college?” for more information about Official Transcripts.)
Choose CSU Long Beach as the Academic Institution.
Choose Unofficial Transcript as the Report Type.
Read Information for Students and click View Report.
There is no fee for accessing your Unofficial Transcript. After you graduate or separate from the University, you will only be able to access your Student Center for a limited time.
Official Transcripts are required by universities to verify completion of courses in other institutions of higher education. There is a $12 processing fee per transcript and electronic orders are processed immediately.
Transcript orders are processed in partnership with Parchment. Current students can access their Parchment Login Portal by first logging in to MyCSULB Student Center and selecting Transcript: Official from the Academics drop-down menu. If you have never logged in to Parchment, you will need to create a Learner Account.
Please note: Enable pop-ups in your internet browser when ready to go through this process.
Title IX is a comprehensive federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity.
This year’s Sexual Misconduct Prevention & Awareness Online Training Program, called “Not Anymore,” is not a requirement for the completion of your course work in this program. If you have any questions, you may contact the Title IX Office, located within Equity & Diversity, at OED@csulb.edu. Thank you!
Unfortunately, students no longer receive ID cards. If you would still like one, you may go to the University Bookstore and pay $5.00 for one. Call ahead for an appointment at 562-985-5093.
Yes, if you have any questions or concerns about the class, our team at CSULB will be hosting online office hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. This is an opportunity to talk with us about any issues such as whether or not to drop/withdraw the class, log-in problems, and more.
In my other classes, I’ve never really felt like I was taught anything about my culture that I could relate to. In this class, I was actually able to learn more about me as a person and where my ancestors came from, and how intersectional all minority groups are.
Jackie Piña
Lakewood High School
Going into this class, I was kind of shy. I wasn’t open to other people’s cultures, I was really trying to learn about mine a little bit more. But [the class] opened my mind, it broadened my perspective of other people’s cultures.
Shanon Mendoza
Wilson High School
Ethnic Studies
Registration Semester:
Fall 2024
Dates:
LBUSD/PUSD: Sep 14 – Dec 14
Da Vinci: Sep 9 – Dec 14
Times:
LBUSD/PUSD:
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
Da Vinci:
Mondays, 3:00-4:30 p.m.
and Wednesdays, 3:15-4:45 p.m.
