Mexican American Studies (MAIS)
Mexican American Studies (MAIS)
The Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS) with a concentration in Mexican American Studies program will provide master’s students with a concentrated study in the transdisciplinary field of Mexican American Studies, including Chicana/o and Latina/o studies. Our location as a border institution in South Texas and the available resources (such as our numerous, established faculty in the fields of Mexican American studies and Chicana/o studies, and other academic resources, such as our growing Mexican American Studies program, and other institutional resources, such as the border studies archive) makes this an exciting program for UTRGV students. Many careers today in South Texas and nationally – including those in Education, Health, Social Services, Communication, Law, Humanities, among others – require students to have a specialized knowledge of the Mexican American community and experiences, due to regional and national demographic trends. The MAS concentration in MAIS will strengthen your competitiveness in the job market in various fields. The MAIS in MAS program will lead to continued and increased student placement in PhD programs in various fields, including in Chicana/o Studies, English, American Studies, Spanish, Education, among other programs, both state-wide and nationally. Ultimately, the interdisciplinary nature and culturally relevant curriculum of the MAIS in MAS program offers exciting, rich, and unique opportunities for UTRGV students and faculty engaged in research, experiential learning, and community engagement related to Latina/o communities in South Texas and nationally.
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Step #1: Submit a UTRGV Graduate Application at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply. There is no application fee.
Step #2: Request your official transcripts to be sent electronically to gradapps@utrgv.edu or mailed to:
Step #3: Admission Requirements & Courses
Click here to view the program’s admission requirements and courses from the current graduate catalog.Additional requirements for domestic applicants who attended foreign universities:
- For additional information, visit the Additional Documents for Domestic Applicants who Attend Foreign Universities section of our website.
Additional requirements for international applicants:
- For additional information, visit the International Admission page of our website.
To view a list of application deadlines and program contacts for our traditional programs, click here.
For estimated costs visit Tuition and Fees.
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When deciding on a Mexican American Studies program for my sabbatical from MN West College, I decided to attend the MAS program here at UTRGV. My connection to the valley is strong for I am from the valley, born and raised in Weslaco, TX. I like the approach the MAS faculty addresses the subject and allows students to expand their knowledge on what it means to be Mexican American. Furthermore, the interdisciplinary faculty within MAS makes the program stronger and allows for viewing the materials from various perspectives. - Joel J. Vargas, PhD |
