BA in Mexican American Studies

Major Requirements (36 Hours)

Required Core Courses (15 Hours)

MASC 2301: Introduction to Mexican American Studies
MASC 3332/HIST 3332: Mexican American History
6 hours of SPAN at any level
MASC 4300 Learning & Reflective Service (Capstone Experience)

Required Flexible Courses (12 Hours)

6 Hours from MASC Humanities Courses
6 Hours from MASC Core Social Behavioral Sciences, Education, and/or Health Sciences Courses

Electives (9 Hours)

9 Hours of electives

New courses and special topics courses appear all of the time. Any course with a minimum 50% MAS content may be petitioned as part of a students’ degree plan. Classes are available at both Brownsville & Edinburg Campuses

For additional information on the MAS major and minor please contact the MAS Undergraduate Coordinator, Dr. Maritza De La Trinidad, Associate Professor, Mexican American Studies and History at maritza.delatrinidad@utrgv.edu.

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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