Chicano Studies Minor
The Chicano Studies minor provides a background for students whose employment or graduate study will address issues pertinent to U.S. Latinos, particularly Mexican-Americans, the largest Latino group in the U.S. For example, students who intend to seek employment in educational or human service settings may benefit from the specialized knowledge a Chicano Studies minor provides. To complete a minor in Chicano Studies, students take at least 18 hours from a list of approved courses from various departments (e.g. English, History, Psychology, and Sociology.)
Requirements
The minor in Chicano Studies is designed to provide a sound basis for employment with government agencies and private enterprises with operations in Mexico. It is also useful to students who decide to undertake graduate study in some academic discipline with emphasis in the Mexican geographical area and/or the Mexican immigrant population in the U.S.
| Course Number | Course Name |
| ANTH 212 | Intro. to Cultural Anthropology |
| ANTH 350 | Indians of Latin American (3 cr) |
| CURR 330 | Multicultural Education (3 cr) |
| ENGL 101B | Composition & Literature I (Chicano Literature section) (3 cr) |
| ENGL 102B | Composition & Literature II (Chicano Literature section) (3 cr) |
| ENGL 245D | Chicano Literature (3 cr) |
| ETHN 100 | Freshman Seminar - the Minority Experience (3 cr) |
| HIST 171 | Latin American Culture & Civilization (3 cr) |
| HIST 357 | The History & Culture of the Mexican American (3 cr) |
| HIST 370 | The Making of Colonial Mexico (2-3 cr) |
| PSYC 310 | Psychology of Immigration (3 cr) |
| SOCI 217 | Nationality & Race Relations |
| SOCI 218 | Chicanos in American Society (3 cr) |
| SOCI 481 | Minority Groups (3 cr) |
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for the Latin American Studies major or minor, or the Chicano Studies minor, call 472-9983 and ask to speak to the LLAS coordinator or LAMS advisor.
