Now accepting registration for the Spring 2022 semester! Click here to attend one of our Registration Sessions and learn how to register in an Ethnic Studies class offered at your school district. Registration closes Monday, February 7 at 9:00pm.
Please note: Ethnic Studies Initiative classes will return to in-person classroom learning for the Spring 2022 semester (February 19 - May 14, 2022).
Since 2015, the College of Liberal Arts and College of Professional and International Education (CPIE) 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), Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District (NLMUSD), Paramount Unified School District (PUSD), and Port of Los Angeles High School (POLAHS).
Long Beach Unified School District
Courses offered:
Introduction to Racial and Ethnic Studies
African American History to 1865
Contemporary Issues in Asian America
Latina/o Cultural Identity
Norwalk La Mirada Unified School District
Courses offered:
Introduction to Racial and Ethnic Studies
Latina/o Cultural Identity
Paramount Unified School District
Courses offered:
Introduction to Racial and Ethnic Studies
Introduction to Chicano/a and Latino/a Life
Port of Los Angeles High School
Courses offered:
Introduction to Racial and Ethnic Studies
High school students who are:
11th & 12th grade students.
9th & 10th grade students will need to get approval from their high school campus counselors.
Attending school in Long Beach Unified School District, Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District, Paramount Unified School District, and Port of Los Angeles High School.
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
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):
Introduction to Racial and Ethnic Studies: 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.
African American History to 1865: Survey course on African American history with origins in African culture and civilization. Focus on the role, impact and significance of African Americans in the U.S. from the colonial period through the American Revolution, enslavement, and the Civil War.
Contemporary Issues in Asian America: 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.
Latina/o Cultural Identity: 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.
Norwalk La Mirada Unified School District
Courses Offered (In Person):
Introduction to Racial and Ethnic Studies: 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.
Latina/o Cultural Identity: 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.
Paramount Unified School District
Courses Offered (In Person):
Introduction to Racial and Ethnic Studies: 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.
Introduction to Chicano/a and Latino/a Life: 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.
Port of Los Angeles High School
Courses offered (In Person):
Introduction to Racial and Ethnic Studies: 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
Contact your campus counselor to find out the dates to register and receive the link to the Ethnic Studies Spring 2022 Registration Form.
First Day of Class:
February 12, 2022 – Students must attend the first day of class, so they can get oriented to the program and officially registered with CSULB.
Class Schedule:
February 12, 2022 – Classes held online
February 19 - April 9, 2022 – Classes held in person on designated high school campus
April 16, 2022 – Classes held online
April, 23, 2022 – No Class
April 30 – May 14, 2022 – Classes held in person on campus on designated high school campus
Spring Break:
April 23, 2022 - No class
Last day of class:
May 14, 2022 – Congratulations!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. These are college credits that will transfer to any accredited institution, even outside of the CSU system.
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!
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.
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. They will have you fill out a 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.
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 drop the class, please go to your high school counselor. They will have you fill out a form that withdraws you from the class.
Once the form is filled out, you will be withdrawn.
Transcripts
Transcripts are the official means of verifying completion of courses and conferral of degrees. Transcripts contain details such as course titles, units attempted, and final grades for each term of attendance at CSULB. There is a fee for each official transcript, but you can access and print your unofficial transcript for free through your MyCSULB Student Center. Official transcripts bear the official seal of the University.
Transferring Credit to High Schools: Print and Submit Unofficial Transcripts to Your Counselor
If you are a current CSULB student, you may view and print your unofficial transcript from your MyCSULB Student Center by following these steps:
In the Academics section, select Unofficial Transcript from the pull-down menu.
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.
Transferring Credit to Colleges – Order Official Transcripts Now Available: E-Transcript Electronic PDF via email within 24 hours.
CSULB is now offering transcripts in an electronic PDF format. Students can send electronic transcripts to any valid email address (e.g., another college or university, third-party recipient or themselves).
Electronic transcripts are official transcripts. If you need your transcript quickly, it is highly recommended that you choose the electronic transcript option as the delivery of a paper transcript can take up to 5-7 business days depending on mail delivery service. Please be aware that when sending an electronic transcript to yourself, it cannot then be forwarded to a different email address. Forwarding an e- transcript makes it unofficial. If your transcript is going to a third party, you should have it sent directly to their email address to ensure that the transcript will still be considered an official University document.
Ordering Overview
California State University, Long Beach has retained Credentials Inc. as the designated agent for processing and sending official transcripts through an encrypted and secure service. Current students must log into their MyCSULB Student Center to access the link for transcript service. This system can accept an order for up to 5 transcripts to be sent to 5 different recipients. If you need to send more than 5 transcripts or have more than 5 recipients, you will need to submit multiple orders. At the completion of each order you will have the option to return to the beginning of the process and enter another order. In most cases, you will only have to enter the information that is different than in the previous order.
Transcript orders cannot be processed in person.
PLEASE NOTE: Your current semester class schedule will not be reflected on the transcript until after census (the last day to register) for the term.
Steps to Order:
Turn off your pop-up blocker
Have your debit or credit card ready for payment
Have the recipient’s address (mailing or email) available
In the Academics section, select Transcript: Official from the pull-down menu
Cost
All official transcripts are $12 per transcript. Payment must be made by debit or credit card. Additional charges apply for paper transcripts delivered via special handling.
Customer Support
If you have questions about the process or encounter difficulty in entering your order, please contact our customer service hotline at 847-716-3005. Representatives are available from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm on Monday-Thursday and from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm (CST/CDT) on Fridays.
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Student Testimonials
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.
