About This Program

Through research, teaching, and service, the Minor in Mexican American & Latino Studies enables the student to explore issues that are critical to understanding the Mexican American and Latino experience. In addition, as private and government employers are increasingly requiring professionals with intercultural and international competence, the MAS Minor provides students a unique opportunity to be prepared for the challenges of a competitive global society. Minoring in MAS can help you better prepare to work and live in a society in which Latinos continue to become visible neighbors, fellow citizens, clients, and co-workers. Besides learning about Latino culture, you will also be awarded a MAS Certification after program completion. 

Competencies

1. Students will demonstrate critical thinking, communication, and analytical skills by identifying and illustrating three events of great consequence to the socioeconomic and psycho-historical development of Mexican American communities.
2. Students will demonstrate adeptness in drawing specific connections between the knowledge gained in Mexican American Studies with other disciplines and professional careers.

Curriculum

Foundations		3
MAS 2300	INTRODUCTION TO MEXICAN AMERICAN STUDIES
Specialization
Select at least two from the following:		6
MAS 3310	LATINOS IN THE U.S.
MAS 3343	LATINO/A LITERATURE
MAS 3346	MEXICAN AMERICAN AND CHICANO/A LITERATURE
MAS 3321	MEXICAN-AMERICAN HISTORY
MAS 3377	HISTORY OF MEXICO
MAS 4318	MEXICAN LITERATURE
or SPAN 4318	MEXICAN LITERATURE
MAS 4319	POLITICS OF MEXICAN AMERICANS
or POLS 4319	POLITICS OF MEXICAN AMERICANS
Select up to 3 of the following:		9
MAS 3312	LATIN AMERICAN CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION
MAS 3314	THE LATINA EXPERIENCE
MAS 3316	LATINO HEALTH ISSUES
MAS 3317	MEXICAN POLITICS AND U.S.-MEXICO RELATIONS
or POLS 3317	MEXICAN POLITICS AND U.S.-MEXICO RELATIONS
MAS 3319	DIVERSE POPULATIONS
or SOCW 3307	DIVERSE POPULATIONS
MAS 3330	CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND IDENTITY
or ANTH 3330	CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND IDENTITY
MAS 3337	RACIAL & ETHNIC GROUPS IN US
or SOCI 3337	RACIAL & ETHNIC GROUPS IN US
MAS 3348	LATINO IMMIGRATION TO THE U.S.
or ANTH 3348	CULTURAL ENCOUNTERS: MIGRATION AND IDENTITIES
MAS 3363	TEXAS TO 1850
or HIST 3363	EARLY MODERN BRITAIN
MAS 3364	TEXAS SINCE 1845
MAS 3375	LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY: ORIGINS THROUGH INDEPENDENCE
MAS 3376	LATIN AMERICAN HISTORY: POST-INDEPENDENCE TO THE PRESENT
MAS 3380	RACE, CRIME, AND JUSTICE
or CRCJ 3380	RACE, CRIME, AND JUSTICE
MAS 4313	TOPICS IN HISPANIC CULTURE
or SPAN 4313	TOPICS IN HISPANIC CULTURE
MAS 4315	TOPICS IN CONTEMPORARY LATIN-AMERICAN LITERATURE AND CULTURE, MODERNISM TO THE PRESENT
or SPAN 4315	TOPICS IN CONTEMPORARY LATIN-AMERICAN LITERATURE AND CULTURE, MODERNISM TO THE PRESENT
MAS 4317	U.S.-MEXICO LITERATURE & CULTURE
or SPAN 4317	U.S.-MEXICO LITERATURE & CULTURE
MAS 4327	WOMEN IN HISPANIC LITERATURE
or SPAN 4327	WOMEN IN HISPANIC LITERATURE
or GWSS 4327	WOMEN IN HISPANIC LITERATURE
MAS 4350	TOPICS IN MEXICAN AMERICAN STUDIES
MAS 4391	CONFERENCE COURSE
MAS 4393	MEXICAN AMERICAN STUDIES INTERNSHIP
SOCI 4365	TOPICS IN SOCIOLOGY (when topic pertains to Hispanic women)
or GWSS 4392	TOPICS IN GENDER, WOMEN & SEXUALITY STUDIES
HIST 3352	MEDIEVAL EUROPE I
POLS 4317	ETHNIC GROUP POLITICS IN THE UNITED STATES
Total Hours		18

After consulting with their major departments or programs, students will file a degree plan for the MAS minor at the Center for Mexican American Studies. Courses beyond those listed may qualify as electives with the approval of the director of the Center for Mexican American Studies. Most courses are cross-listed with courses offered in other departments.