Mexican American Studies, Minor
A minor in Mexican American Studies requires eighteen (18) hours. This minor includes courses that focus on ancient and historic cultures, modern cultural studies, geography, history, music, political science, sociology, the Spanish language and Spanish literature, and regional studies of the Southwest Borderlands, which examine both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border.
SWBS 2301 is required of all persons taking this minor. No more than 9 semester hours in any discipline may apply toward the minor. Students may not count the same course toward both a major and a minor. Students should have all of the prerequisites or permission from the instructor. Course descriptions are available under each discipline prefix.
| Code | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Required: | ||
| SWBS 2301 | Foundatns in Mex Amer Studies | 3 |
| Remaining 15 hours can be selected from: | ||
| Hispanics and Film | ||
| Hispanics in the Media | ||
| Southwestern Literature | ||
| Mexico | ||
| Texas History | ||
| American Cultures Before 1492 | ||
| Folk Medicine | ||
| Latin American Culture | ||
| Spanish Linguistics | ||
| Hispanic Culture | ||
| Pluralistic Society | ||
| Multicultural Groups in the US | ||
| Race Relations | ||
| Minority Women in US Society | ||
| PreColumbian Amer Cultures | ||
| Folk Medicine | ||
| Latine American Cultures | ||