Mexican American & Latina/o Studies
Major in the College of Liberal Arts
The Department of Mexican American and Latina/o Studies offers a multi-disciplinary undergraduate program designed to enhance how students understand Mexican American and Latina/o cultural practices, historical development, socio-economic circumstances, and political conditions.
The rigorous scholarly work conducted in Mexican American and Latina/o Studies is dedicated to exploring the complexities of Latinidad—its beauties, its burdens, and its pain—with the goal of promoting understanding and empowering individuals and communities for a more just and compassionate future.
The major in Mexican American and Latina/o Studies serves as an important credential in applying to graduate or professional school and in today's job market and global economy.
Declaration Requirements
ShowProspective University of Texas at Austin students should visit UT Admissions to learn about the application process and how to declare a major.
How to Declare
ShowUndergraduates currently enrolled at UT who wish to declare a Mexican American and Latina/o Studies major must first meet with a Mexican American and Latina/o Studies advisor to discuss the degree program and requirements. There is no formal application process. For more information, visit the student affairs page on how to declare a major.
Required Courses
ShowVisit the Mexican American & Latina/o Studies degree plan to see all required courses for the Mexican American Studies major in the College of Liberal Arts. For additional information, view major requirements and Mexican American Studies course descriptions.
Personality
ShowMAS students are interested in interdisciplinary approaches to learning about Mexican American and Latina/o Studies. They are outgoing and looking to build professional connections in the area of study.
