Program Overview

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Program Overview

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.

Program Description

In the U.S. and Mexican regional immigration policy and economy concentration, students focus their 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

At a Glance

• College/school: The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
• Location: Tempe
• Second language requirement: Yes
• STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
• First required math course: MAT 114 - College Mathematics
• Math intensity: General

Curriculum

View 2021 - 2022 curriculum. View curriculum archives.

Concurrent Program Options

Students pursuing concurrent degrees (also known as a “double major”) earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. Working with their academic advisors, students can create their own concurrent degree combination. Some combinations are not possible due to high levels of overlap in curriculum.

Accelerated Program Options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high-quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.

Admission Requirements

• General university admission requirements: All students are required to meet general university admission requirements.
• Concurrent degree admission requirements: Freshman applicants must meet all of the following standards:
  • minimum ABOR GPA of 3.75
  • no English competency deficiencies
  • 1040 SAT Reasoning or 22 ACT score
• Transfer admission requirements: Transfer students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 from a transfer institution.

Tuition Information

When it comes to paying for higher education, everyone’s situation is different. Students can learn about ASU tuition and financial aid options to find out which will work best for them.

Transfer Options

ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.

Global Opportunities

• Global experience: 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.

Career Opportunities

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.