Student and Alumni Profiles.

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Steven Osuna
M.A., Chicana/o Studies, 2008

  • Ph.D. student in the Department of Sociology at the University of California, Santa Barbara
  • Studying Latina/o Sociology and the Sociology of Latin America
  • Cal State L.A. experience:

  • "Cal State L.A., the Chicana/o Studies Department, and all the students were very inspirational. I learned so much from my experiences at Cal State L.A."
  • "My professors, advisors, and mentors, especially Dr. Ester E. Hernandez, were very encouraging and supportive when I was applying to Ph.D. programs."
  • "As a working class, commuting student, I really appreciated the central location of the campus as well as the scheduling of courses during the evening hours."
  • "I am very proud to say that I received both my M.A. and B.A. at Cal State L.A. This institution was my home away from home!"

    Why Cal State L.A.?

  • "There are many resources for graduate students, such as the Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholarship, as well as travel funds for those students who present at national conferences."
  • "The priority of the faculty and staff is to teach and work with graduate students. You are able to receive individual support and guidance."
  • "The diverse background of the faculty and students create a great learning environment."
  • "Its central location is easily accessible for commuting students."

    Future plans

  • Become a professor in Sociology and Chicana/o Studies at a UC or CSU campus.
  • Conduct research on Latina/os in the United States and Latin America.
  • Use my knowledge and experience to better serve the Latina/o community in Los Angeles.
  • Contact the Graduate Studies Web Administrator
    Office of Graduate Studies | Division of Academic Affairs
    Office: Adm710
    Phone: 323.343.3820 | FAX:323.343.5653