Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies ,BA
Border, Chicano Studies, Community, Culture, Health, Hispanic, Immigration, Mexican, Migration, Race, Southwest, ethnic, literature, politics, spanish
Latinos make up 19% of the U.S. population, accounting for half of the population growth in the U.S. in the past decade. Become a changemaker in the Latino community and pursue your passions through many fields of study surrounding the transborder experience.
The Bachelor of Arts program in transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o studies challenges you to understand the intersections of identity, culture and community for Mexican-origin, Chicano and Latino populations in the United States and the U.S.-Mexico transborder region, with implications for other border communities around the world.
More specifically, you learn about the diversity of cultural, social, political, economic, historical, health-related and artistic experiences in these communities, and you develop tools for understanding borders and border communities worldwide. The curriculum focuses on growing the next generation of critical thinkers and changemakers who work toward improving the lives of Latinos, strengthening Latino and transborder communities, and honoring transborder knowledge.
In addition to reviewing the guidelines in the Concurrent Program Options section below, if you are interested in pursuing concurrent or second baccalaureate degrees in The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, you can visit The College's website for more information and requirements.
- College/school:
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Location: Tempe
- Second language requirement: Yes
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 114 - College Mathematics
- Math
intensity: General
This video provides an overview of the Transborder Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies degree program at ASU.
What If: See how your courses can be applied to another major and find out how to change your major.
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A current ASU student has no additional requirements for changing majors.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:
- Compare and contrast the complex and multi-faceted cultures, backgrounds, and histories of Latino subgroups in the Americas.
- Apply theory to a creative or scholarly work that contributes to understandings of local and global transborder communities and experiences.
- Develop a research proposal using appropriate methodological approach(es) to address pressing social issues in Latinx/transborder communities.
With more than 300 Global Education program opportunities available to them, transborder studies students are able to tailor their experience to their specific interests and skill sets. Whether in a foreign country, in the U.S. or online, students build communication skills, learn to adapt and persevere, and are exposed to research and internships across the world, increasing their professional network.
Latinos are the country's second largest ethnic group behind white non-Hispanics. Graduates are equipped to address the changing needs of Latinos in the U.S. and are prepared to pursue careers or further education; possible positions include immigration lawyer, nonprofit leader, teacher, entrepreneur, government employee, political activist, community organizer, advocate and artist. Career paths enhanced by this degree include:
- the arts
- education (administration and teaching)
- film and media
- law
- local, state and national government agencies
- local, state, and national public and private health services
- public policy and administration
- social work and nonprofit organizations
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
|---|---|---|
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3.9%
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$71,900
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1.7%
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$104,590
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11.3%
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$51,850
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12.6%
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$50,860
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-2.0%
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$63,970
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1.0%
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$54,210
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4.1%
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$159,670
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0.8%
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$71,240
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6.4%
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$80,390
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3.4%
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$59,550
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School of Transborder Studies
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INTDSB 165
sts.undergrad@asu.edu
480-965-5091
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
ASU adds new programs to Degree Search frequently. Come back often and look for the "New Programs" option.
ASU Online offers programs in an entirely online format with multiple enrollment sessions throughout the year. See https://asuonline.asu.edu/ for more information.
