Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies (Transborder Community Development and Health), BA
Are you interested in health equity? Learn about the social determinants of health, the pressing health issues experienced by the Chicano and Latino community, and how to advocate for and work with local and transborder communities.
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STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
International students (F1), this program is not eligible for the STEM-OPT extension.
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Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
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Degree description
The BA in transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o studies focuses on the cultural, social, political, economic, historical, health-related and artistic experiences of Mexican-origin, Chicano and Latino populations in the United States and the U.S.--Mexico transborder region.
In the transborder community development and health concentration, students focus their learning on the health inequalities and issues affecting these communities. They develop an understanding of the relationship between the places where people live, play, work and heal, and their health and well-being. Students also learn how to design, implement and evaluate community-based health programs.
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Transfer students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 from a transfer institution.
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When you pursue concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”), you earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with your academic advisor, you can create your own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.
Students have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the homelands of the Chicano and Latino cultures they are studying. Students can deepen their understanding of transborder influences and observe the ways that societies in other countries approach health, while acquiring the heightened cultural competency and critical thinking and communication skills that will enhance their resumes. Each of the more than 300 Global Education program options provides an opportunity for students to develop a valuable skill set that can give them an advantage in their career and personal enrichment. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, Global Education programs encourage students to build communication skills, challenge them to adapt and persevere, expose them to differences across the world and increase their ability to work with diverse groups of people.
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The transborder community development and health concentration prepares students for careers in several fields, such as:
- education (administration and teaching)
- local, state and national public and private health services
- nonprofit organizations
- public affairs
- public health
- public policy and administration
- social work
The program also equips students with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary for graduate work in professional fields such as law and medicine.
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School of Transborder Studies
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INTDSB 165
sts.undergrad@asu.edu
480-965-5091
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