Latino Politics and Policy, Certificate
Step into a defining moment when Latinos shape U.S. politics like never before. Gain the knowledge and hands-on experience you need to understand and address the issues affecting Latino communities at the local, state and national levels.
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Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Latino Politics and Policy undergraduate certificate 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.
Why earn a Latino politics and policy undergraduate certificate at ASU?
This undergraduate certificate centers on where Latino communities, public policy and civic engagement meet, pairing coursework with a required internship at a government, nonprofit, advocacy or community organization so you gain hands-on experience alongside your studies. A transborder lens rounds out the program, showing you how migration, cross-border connections and demographic change reshape politics and policymaking.
Courses
This undergraduate certificate includes courses focused on a specialized topic, so you can advance your skills for further professional opportunities. Explore all courses below:
2026-2027 Catalog Year
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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. |
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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
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C | 3 |
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POS 301 Empirical Political Inquiry
(SOBE)
or
TCL 304 Transborder Research Methods
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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POS 438 Latino Politics
or
TCL 340 Chicana/o and Latina/o Politics and Policy
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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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
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C | 3 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this certificate.
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What you'll learn
The following learning outcomes highlight some of the knowledge and skills you'll develop to support your future success.
- 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.
Explain the impact of the increasing Latino population on the U.S. political system.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.
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Careers this Latino politics and policy undergraduate certificate prepares you for
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
Use the contact information below to get in touch if you're a current student or have general questions.
School of Transborder Studies
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INTDSB 165
sts.undergrad@asu.edu
480-965-5091
Frequently asked questions about degree programs
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These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
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