Latino Culture, Economy and Policy, BA

BA with major in Latino Culture, Economy and Policy (LCEP) examines the politics, history, language, culture, literature, sociology, anthropology, economics, and creative accomplishments of Latinos in the US. This diverse population includes people who trace their heritage to Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, El Salvador, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and many other Latin American and Caribbean nations. Students take four required substantive classes (12 hours), four classes (12 hours) in two of three elective areas and also complete either an internship and/or senior research paper (6 hours). LCEP will prepare students to be more competitive in the increasingly challenging and diverse workforce environment.

Hours required and general/college requirements

A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor’s degree as specified in the “University Core Curriculum ” in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences requirements.

Major requirements

A minimum of of 30 hours is required in the major, including:

Required courses, 18 hours

6 hours from

Electives, 12 hours

Plus four classes (12 hours) in two of three elective areas:

Culture and Humanities

Politics and Public Policy

HIST 4160 - Chicano Political History: 19th and 20th Century
PSCI 3100 - Topics in American Government (when topic is “US Immigration Policy/Politics”)
PSCI 3100 - Topics in American Government
(when topic is “Politics of Race and Ethnicity”)
PSCI 3700 - Area Politics (when topic is “Latin America Politics”)
PSCI 3700 - Area Politics
(when topic is “Politics of Mexico”)
PSYC 4849 - Topics in Psychology (when topic is “Psychology of Race in the United States”)
SOCI 4540 - Race and Ethnic Minorities
ECON 3150 - Economics of Discrimination
PSCI 4700 - Topics in Comparative Politics (when topic is “Politics and Issues of Development”)
PSCI 4670 - Third World Politics
PSCI 4650 - Comparative Public Policy
WGST 4240 - Latinas Today

Country of Origin Studies

Minor

Students who wish to earn a minor are encouraged to choose Business Marketing or Management, Public Administration, Criminal Justice or International Studies.

Electives

Hours required for electives may vary based on course selection and the University Core Curriculum requirements. Electives may be required to satisfy the advanced hour requirement (42) and/or the minimum total hours required for the degree. For specific information see an academic advisor in the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.

Other requirements

A minimum grade of C is required for an LCEP course to count toward the major.