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    Dec 08, 2024  
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Latino and Latin American Studies, BA


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The BA with major in Latino and Latin American Studies (LLAS) examines the anthropology, culture, economics, history, language, literature, politics, sociology and creative accomplishments of Latinos in the US. This diverse population includes people who trace their heritage to Cuba, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, 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). LLAS 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 30 hours is required in the major, including:

Electives, 12 hours


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

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.

Four-year degree plan (example)


The following four-year plan is one example of a variety of ways in which you can complete your chosen degree in four years, and will serve as a guide for you to design your pathway to degree completion. Variations will depend on whether you need to take prerequisites or have college credit from exams or dual enrollment.

Year 1

Semester 1 Semester 2
PSCI 2305 - US Political Behavior and Policy    3 hours   PSCI 2306 - US and Texas Constitutions and Institutions   3 hours  
Communication core   3 hours   Communication core   3 hours
Mathematics core    3 hours Life and Physical Sciences core    3 hours
Component Area Option A core   3 hours Social and Behavioral Sciences core    3 hours
CLASS Foreign Language-elementary    3 hours CLASS Foreign Language-elementary   3 hours
Total 15 hours Total 15 hours

 

Year 2

Semester 1 Semester 2
HIST 2610 - United States History to 1865   3 hours   ANTH 3140 - Latinos in the U.S.   3 hours  
Creative Arts core    3 hours  HIST 2620 - United States History Since 1865   3 hours  
Life and Physical Sciences core    3 hours Component Area Option B core    3 hours
CLASS Foreign Language-intermediate   3 hours CLASS Foreign Language-intermediate   3 hours
Elective 3 hours Elective 3 hours
Total 15 hours Total 15 hours

 

Year 3

Semester 1 Semester 2
HIST 3150 - Historical and Cultural Development of the Mexican-American Community    3 hours   ENGL 4250 - Latinx Literature   3 hours  
Culture and Humanities selection 3 hours  CLASS Distribution-Communication and Digital Skills    3 hours
PSCI required course selection* 3 hours Culture and Humanities selection 3 hours
Elective 3 hours Elective 3 hours
Elective-advanced 3 hours Elective-advanced 3 hours
Total 15 hours Total 15 hours

 

Year 4

Semester 1 Semester 2
Capstone selection 3 hours  Capstone selection 3 hours
Politics and Public Policy selection 3 hours  Politics and Public Policy selection 3 hours
Elective 3 hours Elective 3 hours
Elective 3 hours Elective-advanced 3 hours
Elective-advanced 3 hours Elective-advanced 3 hours
Total 15 hours Total 15 hours

Notes

*PSCI 3101 or PSCI 3102 from “Required courses” above.

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