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The Latino/a Studies minor is an interdisciplinary academic program that critically examines the social, historical, and cultural
experiences of people of Latin American descent in the United States while also situating these experiences in a global context.
Through core and elective courses, the Latino/a Studies minor will provide you with a broad overview of the largest racial/ethnic
minority group in the U.S. This minor will be helpful to you in a wide range of careers.
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Required courses (6 credits)
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ETHN 110 Introduction to Latinos in the U.S.
ETHN 211 History of Mexican Americans
Four courses focusing on U.S. Latinos - (12 hours)
ETHN 312 Chicanos in the United States
ETHN 410 Mexican-American Thought
ETHN 415* Contemporary U.S. Immigration
ETHN 420 Latino/a Cultural Studies
ETHN 480*+ Seminar in Ethnic Studies
ETHN 489* Field Study in Ethnic Studies
SPAN 489*+ Hispanic Studies
One course focusing on Latin America
ETHN 310 Mexican Culture
HIST 309 Latin America Before Independence
HIST 310 Modern Latin America
HIST 311 U.S.-Latin American Relations, 1810-Present
HIST 411 Modern Mexico
HIST 413 Caribbean and Spanish Main
POLS 355 Governments and Politics of Latin America
SPAN 270 Intro.to Latin American Culture Studies
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* This course will count toward the Latino/a Studies minor during semesters where at least half of course content focuses
on Latinos and Latinas in the U.S.
+ This course can be repeated if offered under different Latino/a Studies topics.
Important Note: Courses that are used to satisfy requirements for a major cannot also be used to satisfy requirements for
the Latino/a Studies minor.
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