Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies - Mexican American Studies

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Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with a Concentration in Mexican American Studies

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Program Overview

The Master’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a Concentration in Mexican American Studies provides students with a concentrated study in the transdisciplinary field of Mexican American Studies, including Chicana/o and Latina/o studies. The program’s interdisciplinary nature and culturally relevant curriculum offer exciting, rich, and unique opportunities for students to engage in research, experiential learning, and community engagement related to Latina/o communities in South Texas and nationally.

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Possible Career Options

Many careers today 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.

Policy Advisor

Government Relations Manager

Mexican American Studies Professor

Grant Writer

Director of Community Outreach

Director of Multicultural Marketing

Hispanic Business Development Manager

CPS Investigation Worker

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Graduate Program Coordinators

Cost of Attendance

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...

Joel J. Vargas, PhD, Mexican American Studies - Interdisciplinary Studies (MAIS)

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Get up to $1,000 for your graduate education with the UTRGV Graduate Select Scholarship.

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