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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

Dr. Martiza De La Trinidad
Program Coordinator
Mexican American Studies
ELABN 229
Email: maritza.delatrinidad@utrgv.edu
Email: mas@utrgv.edu
Phone: 956 665 2545

Welcome from Program Coordinator of Mexican American Studies

 

Welcome/Bienvenidos to the Mexican American Studies academic program! As the new program coordinator I invite you to explore the MAS website! You can learn about the MAS faculty, undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, and community engagement projects.
-Dr. Maritza De La Trinidad

 

 

 

For more information on MAS undergraduate major and minor, contact our undergraduate coordinator: Dr. Maritza De La Trinidad (maritza.delatrinidad@utrgv.edu).

 For more information on the graduate program and certificate, contact our graduate coordinator, Dr. Stephanie Alvarez (stephanie.alvarez@utrgv.edu).

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