Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies, Minor
Deepen your expertise with knowledge of the Chicano and Latino populations across the U.S. Explore their culture, history, migration, health issues and media representations; then apply those insights directly to the career interests you care about most.
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Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Minor description
Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies minor description
In the transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o studies minor program, you gain general knowledge from a comparative perspective about the Chicano and Latino populations in the United States and on the U.S.-Mexico border.
The core requirements focus on these populations' cultural, economic, sociological, historical, psychological and artistic experiences. For the remaining credit hours, you may select from courses in a variety of topics, including:
- community development
- diversity in education
- film and the media
- health issues
- immigration and migration
- language and bilingualism
- literature and performance
- politics and policy
Why earn a transborder Chicano and Latino studies minor at ASU?
Through coursework, research opportunities and community engagement, you'll build cultural competency and sharp analytical skills while gaining a deeper understanding of the social, political and cultural experiences of borderlands and Latino communities, preparation that helps you thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.
Courses
This undergraduate minor 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
The minor requires 18 credit hours. A "C" minimum is required for all courses in the minor, although students must maintain a 3.00 GPA in the post-baccalaureate certificate program.
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The minor in Transborder, Chicana/o & Latina/o Studies requires 18 credit hours, of which 12 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 minor requirements. |
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TCL 201 Transborder Society and Culture I: Interdisciplinary Approaches
(HUAD)
or
TCL 202 Transborder Society and Culture II: Contemporary Issues
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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TCL 331 Mexican American History to 1900
or
HST 331 Mexican American History to 1900
or
TCL 332 Mexican American History Since 1900
(GCSI)
or
HST 332 Mexican American History Since 1900
(GCSI)
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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TCL Elective
3 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 3 |
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Upper Division
TCL Elective
9 credit hours
Minimum
grade:C
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C | 9 |
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Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.
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Enrollment requirements
GPA Requirement: None
Incompatible Majors: BA in transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o studies (all concentrations)
Other Enrollment Requirements: None
Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major program or the minor. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and minor.
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Careers this transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o studies minor prepares you for
The minor program in transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o studies prepares students to work with Chicano and Latino populations in many industries, including:
- business
- education (administration and teaching)
- film, media and the arts
- law
- local, state and national government agencies
- nonprofit organizations
- public affairs
- public health
- public policy and administration
- social work
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
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