Latino Politics and Policy ,Certificate

Did you know that Latinos are among the fastest growing ethnic populations in the United States? Gain a deeper understanding of issues pertaining to Latino politics and policies and their effect on the community.

Description ▲

This certificate program in Latino politics and policy advances your understanding of past and present Latino political experiences and the policy issues surrounding this community, including immigration, voting and grassroots organizing. You also learn strategies to mobilize change in the Latino community, both locally and nationally.

At a glance ▲

College/school: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Location: Tempe

Curriculum ▲

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2026-2027 Catalog Year

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Requirement	Minimum Grade	Credit Hours

Requirement	Minimum Grade	Credit Hours
The certificate in Latino Politics and Policy requires 18 credit hours, of which 15 credit hours must be upper-division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be completed through The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. When selecting courses, the college offering the course can be identified by viewing the course details in Class Search. Only courses completed with a grade of "C" (2.00 on a scale of 4.00) or better may be applied toward the certificate requirements.
POS 110 American Government and Politics (AMIT) or POS 310 American National Government (AMIT) or TCL 101 Latinas/os in the U.S. (HUAD) 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
POS 301 Empirical Political Inquiry (SOBE) or TCL 304 Transborder Research Methods 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
POS 438 Latino Politics or TCL 340 Chicana/o and Latina/o Politics and Policy 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
POS 394 Topic: Politics of U.S. Immigration POS 410 Governing American Cities POS 439 Minority Group Politics in America TCL 314 / SOC 314 Transborder Latin American Migration to the U.S. (SOBE) TCL 341 Latinas/os and the City TCL 342 / SOC 343 Race, Ethnicity, Latinos and the Changing Demographics of the United States (QTRS) TCL 377 / JUS 377 / POS 377 / SGS 377 Arizona, Immigration, Latinos and Politics TCL 443 / ASB 463 / SOS 463 Political Ecology of the Border 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
JUS 320 Community and Social Justice JUS 347 Immigration, Education and the Family JUS 350 Immigration and Justice (SOBE) JUS 370 Cultural Diversity and Justice (CIVI) PAF 405 Citizen Engagement and Community Building TCL 332 / HST 332 Mexican American History Since 1900 (GCSI) 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3
POS 484 Internship or TCL 484 Internship Students in the program must have a minimum 2.50 ASU GPA in order to enroll and complete the internship requirement. 3 Credit Hours Minimum Grade:C	C	3

Notes

Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.

Enrollment requirements ▲

Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.00 to add this certificate program.

A student pursuing an undergraduate certificate must be enrolled as a degree-seeking student at ASU. Undergraduate certificates are not awarded before the completion of an undergraduate degree. A student who already holds an undergraduate degree may pursue an undergraduate certificate as a nondegree-seeking graduate student.

Program learning outcomes▲

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:

Explain the impact of the increasing Latino population on the U.S. political system.
Analyze issues and policies affecting Latino communities using qualitative and quantitative data.

Career opportunities▲

Graduates of this certificate program have the knowledge and hands-on experience to work in the fields of government, law and public policy. Additionally, graduates are more marketable to employers in:

business
education (administration and teaching)
film, media and the arts
nonprofit organizations
public affairs
public health
social work

Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions.

Contact information▲

School of Transborder Studies | INTDSB 165
sts.undergrad@asu.edu
480-965-5091

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Latino Politics and Policy ,Certificate