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Mexican American Studies Academic Program School of Interdisciplinary Programs and Community Engagement

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MEXICAN AMERICAN STUDIES

The Mexican American Studies (MAS) academic program at UTRGV is a social justice-oriented program that prepares students to work, serve and research in their communities to address and navigate the complex socio-political/historical conditions surrounding Mexican American/Chicanx/Latinx communities. MAS prepares students to be leaders and advocates in their communities and professions to transform their conditions and promote a just society.

Undergraduate Program Undergraduate students The MAS major enhances the training of students as professionals in many fields, including literature, history, government, social services, community...
Graduate Program Graduate students The MAIS in MAS, offers exciting, rich, and unique opportunities for UTRGV students and faculty engaged in research, experiential learning, and community...
Center for Mexican American Studies MAS logo The Center for Mexican American Studies is a resource center. It houses various projects, hosts campus wide programming, and facilitates community service.

Contact Us

Mexican American Studies Program (MAS)
ELABN 229
Email: mas@utrgv.edu
Phone: 956-665-3381

Welcome to the Mexican American Studies Program

Welcome/Bienvenidos to the Mexican American Studies academic program!

We invite you to explore the MAS website! You can learn about the MAS faculty and the different degrees the MAS program offers. We offer a minor, a major, an MAIS in Mexican American Studies, and Graduate Certificate. 

Get in contact!

For more information about the different undergraduate and graduate degrees, please send an email to mas@utrgv.edu or to Graduate Program Coordinator, Dr. Cathryn Merla-Watson (cathryn.merlawatson@utrgv.edu). 

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