Minor in Raza Latina Studies

23-27 credits

The minor program for Raza Latina Studies is designed to educate students about Chicano/Latino cultures and communities.  It will provide in-depth study of the history, culture, traditions, politics and experiences of these peoples.  This program is recommended for students interested in working with/learning about Chicano/Latino communities.  This minor requires 23-27 credits, of which 16 will be required and the remainder, elective.  It is recommended that the electives come from the social science, history, literature and language offerings listed below, though other courses may be chosen under advisement of the minor coordinator.  For more information contact coordinator of the Raza Latina Studies Minor concentration, Dr. Lysa Rivera, or American Cultural Studies Program Director, Dr. Larry J. Estrada.

Core courses: 16 credits

• AMST 203/FAIR 218c
• AMST 301/FAIR 366e
• AMST 314
• ENGL 239

Social Sciences & History: at least one course from this list

• ANTH 201, 365, 465, 475, 476
• FAIR 310v, 364c, 365d
• HIST 273, 274, 463, 474
• PLSC 271
• SOSC 210, 221, 269

Literature & Language: at least one course from this list

• ENGL 312, 335
• SPAN 332, 352

Elective courses: 5 credits

Students also have the option of framing an independent study project with the approval of the minor coordinator. For ISP guidelines, contact Dr. Lysa Rivera.