Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies (US and Mexican Regional Immigration Policy and Economy), BA
Why do people migrate? Learn about migration trends from Latin America to the U.S. and immigration issues and policies, as well as how Latino populations are politically mobilized at the local and national levels.
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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 Bachelor of Arts program 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 U.S. and Mexican regional immigration policy and economy concentration, you focus your studies on the growing political and economic influence of Latinos in the U.S. and the U.S.-Mexico region, considering relevant current topics such as:
- border enforcement
- demographic change
- economic integration
- globalization
- immigration policy
- international migration
- regional development
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Transfer students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 from a transfer institution.
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This program allows you to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. As a high-achieving student, accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for you to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of your master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Approval to pursue the accelerated master's is typically granted during the junior year of your bachelor's degree program. If you are interested, you can learn more about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
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. Study abroad programs across Central America, Mexico and other Latin American countries deepen students' understanding of transborder influences, and they gain a new perspective on international migration. The heightened cultural competency, and critical thinking and communication skills that students acquire through study abroad are valued enhancements to students' resumes.
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Graduates of the U.S. and Mexican regional immigration policy and economy concentration are prepared for careers in several fields, such as:
- education (administration and teaching)
- local, state and national government agencies
- nonprofit organizations
- public affairs
- public policy and administration
- social work
Graduates are also equipped with the theoretical and practical knowledge necessary to pursue graduate work in law and other fields.
Contact information
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School of Transborder Studies
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sts.undergrad@asu.edu
480-965-5091
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